Mammography Technologist — Flexible Part-Time Imaging

WellStar; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare education funding

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide safe, high-quality imaging and patient support. This role offers a predictable schedule suitable for balancing clinical work with life outside the hospital in a cohesive radiology team.

As a Mammography Technologist, you will perform breast imaging, ensure patient privacy, and collaborate with physicians while maintaining QC and safety standards across imaging areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT-R and ARRT-M certifications required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year radiologic and mammography experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams per physician order and protocol, confirming patient identity with two unique identifiers.
• Gather relevant history, screen for contraindications, and explain the exam clearly (AIDET) to reduce anxiety.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort while positioning patients safely and assisting with transfers as needed.
• Review images for quality and completeness, maintaining a strong first-time acceptance rate before releasing patients.
• Use sound clinical judgment, clarify unclear orders (RBAC for verbal orders), and assist in emergencies or across imaging areas when needed.
• Operate mammography equipment safely, optimize dose and technique, and keep equipment clean and ready per infection control/FDA guidelines.
• Perform and document required ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.
• Ensure all images are accurately labeled, oriented, and documented in PACS/RIS; complete daily charge capture for procedures.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked; apply shielding and immobilization devices appropriately.
• Provide clear pre- and post-exam instructions, address questions or elevate to providers, and support training of new team members.
• Maintain concise, timely documentation; stay current with emails and required education.
• Communicate professionally, work well in a fast-paced team, and bring strong skills in anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Positioning

Radiation safety

Mammography best practices

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT-R (Radiography)

ARRT-M (Mammography)

BLS – American Heart Association

Tools

PACS

RIS

DICOM

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide safe, high-quality imaging and patient support. This role offers a predictable schedule suitable for balancing clinical work with life outside the hospital in a cohesive radiology team.

As a Mammography Technologist, you will perform breast imaging, ensure patient privacy, and collaborate with physicians while maintaining QC and safety standards across imaging areas.