Mammography Technologist | Flexible PRN Imaging Specialist

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s North Tower Mammography department in Birmingham, AL seeks a PRN Mammography Technologist to provide imaging services at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. Responsibilities include operating mammography equipment, patient positioning, and assuring image quality while educating patients on preventive breast health.

You will maintain radiation safety, submit images to PACS, and support department operations; DEXA scanning may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date.
• Bone Density Certification may be required within 6 months of hire or transfer date (if applicable).
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from CCI, ARDMS, or ARRT radiologic technologist (radiography) credential prior to hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Operate mammography equipment and perform mammography procedures with proper patient positioning and parameter selection.
• Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develop and evaluate mammography film for quality (density, contrast, definition, distortion).
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS with correct markers and patient data/history.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report any malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, orderly department and procedure rooms.
• May perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment if applicable.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

BLS Provider

Bone Density Certification may be required

Job description

UAB Medicine’s North Tower Mammography department in Birmingham, AL seeks a PRN Mammography Technologist to provide imaging services at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. Responsibilities include operating mammography equipment, patient positioning, and assuring image quality while educating patients on preventive breast health.

You will maintain radiation safety, submit images to PACS, and support department operations; DEXA scanning may be required where applicable.