Mobile Mammography Technologist & Educator

SimonMed; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SimonMed in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Mammography Technologist to operate a mobile unit and perform screening mammography in various sites. You will position patients, ensure breast compression, and adhere to MQSA, ACR, and safety protocols.

The role requires ARRT certifications, an associate degree in radiologic technology, BLS, and ongoing MQSA CEU compliance, with preferred 1 year of mammography experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from accredited radiologic technology program.
• ARRT certification in Radiography (R) current.
• Advanced ARRT Mammography (M) certification.
• Current state radiologic technologist license (if applicable).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mammography preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• MQSA compliance 15 breast CEU’s every three years.
• Tomography training documentation.
• Initial mammography training documentation to include 25 signed off exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening mammography examinations in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols.
• Position patients accurately and ensure proper breast compression to obtain optimal imaging results while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Select appropriate exposure parameters for optimal image quality while minimizing patient radiation dose using the ALARA Principal.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment
• Monitor image quality and ensure proper documentation and labeling of images.
• Verify patient identity and medical history and explain procedures clearly to ensure patient understanding.
• Practice radiation safety (ALARA) and infection control standards at all times.
• Perform quality assurance every time the bus/rig/unit moves to various locations.
• Maintain continuing education and certification requirements in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Set up and break down the mobile unit for daily operations, including equipment checks, power supply, and connectivity.
• Drive or assist with transportation coordination and logistics of the mobile mammography unit (if applicable).
• Adapt to a variety of clinical and community settings, including underserved areas, corporate sites, and public health events.
• Act as an ambassador for breast health awareness and promote a positive experience for patients in a mobile care environment.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to students during clinical rotations, ensuring competency in imaging procedures, safety protocols, and patient care standards while fostering professionalism, confidence, and skill development.

Skills

Mammography experience

Excellent patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification in Radiography (R)

ARRT Mammography (M) certification

State radiologic technologist license

BLS Certification

MQSA compliance CEU requirements

Tomography training documentation

Initial mammography training (25 exams)

Tools

RIS

PACS

Mammography equipment

Job description

SimonMed in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Mammography Technologist to operate a mobile unit and perform screening mammography in various sites. You will position patients, ensure breast compression, and adhere to MQSA, ACR, and safety protocols.

The role requires ARRT certifications, an associate degree in radiologic technology, BLS, and ongoing MQSA CEU compliance, with preferred 1 year of mammography experience.