Mammography Technologist - Float Team

Northshore Home Health Care; Nelson (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Wellness programs

Education funding

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Mammography Technologist to support a regional imaging team across multiple facilities, delivering high-quality mammography services with a focus on patient care and safety.

The role requires ARRT-R and ARRT-M certifications, 2+ years in hospital radiology and mammography, and strong commitment to privacy, safety, and education. Full-time shifts, competitive pay, PTO, and wellness programs are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital-based Radiologic Technologist and Mammography experience.
• ARRT-R, ARRT-M and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams per orders and protocols with accurate patient identification.
• Explain procedures and gather patient history to reduce anxiety.
• Protect privacy and dignity; safely position patients and assist transfers.
• Review images for quality and ensure first-time acceptance; optimize dose and technique.
• Maintain infection control, perform QC, and document labeling in PACS/RIS.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked, apply shielding, and train new staff.
• Provide pre- and post-exam instructions and address patient questions.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with required education and certifications.

Skills

Patient care

Radiography

Infection control

Education

High school diploma

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Role

Mammography Technologist supporting a regional imaging team across multiple facilities, delivering high-quality mammography services with a focus on patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams following physician orders and protocols, ensuring accurate patient identification.
• Gather patient history, screen for contraindications, and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Protect patient privacy, comfort, and dignity while safely positioning patients and assisting with transfers.
• Review images for quality, ensuring first-time acceptance, and operate equipment safely, optimizing dose and technique.
• Maintain infection control standards, perform QC tests, and ensure images are correctly labeled and documented in PACS/RIS.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked, apply shielding, and support training of new staff.
• Provide clear instructions pre- and post-exam, address patient questions, and escape issues when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation, communicate professionally, and stay current with required education and certifications.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital-based Radiologic Technologist and Mammography experience.
• Certifications: ARRT-R (Radiography), ARRT-M (Mammography), and BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.

Additional Information

The role offers a full-time position with variable shifts, competitive pay, benefits including PTO and wellness programs, and opportunities for career development through funded education programs. The position requires strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.