UMMC Greenwood-Radiology-Mammography Technologist-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Mammography Technologist-PRN to perform mammography procedures using X-ray equipment for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases, while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

The role requires a Mississippi license as a Medical Radiologic Technologist, ARRT Mammography certification, and BLS within 90 days post-hire. Prioritizes precise imaging, patient comfort, and strict radiation safety practices.

Qualifications

• Mississippi Medical Radiologic Technologist license.
• ARRT Mammography (M) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures to produce breast images.
• Explains procedures, collects medical history, positions patients for optimal imaging.
• Reviews images for quality, forwards them for interpretation, maintains records.

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00051544

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Greenwood - Radiology

Location/s:

UMMC Greenwood

Job Title

UMMC Greenwood-Radiology-Mammography Technologist-PRN

Job Summary

To perform mammography procedures utilizing X-ray imaging equipment to produce images of the breast for the screening, diagnosis, and/or treatment of diseases or injuries while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required

Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days. Mammography (M) from American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Radiation Physics and Protection, and the principles of Imaging. Skill in the use of imaging equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to comply with radiation protection practices. Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures to produce images of the breast.
• Explains procedures to patients, obtains and records relevant medical history, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions patients to facilitate optimal imaging results.
• Reviews images to determine quality and forwards them for interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation.
• Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patients.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded

Job Posting Date

10/1/2026