Mammo Technologist

About the role

The Carol Milgard Breast Center in Tacoma, WA is hiring multiple Mammo Technologists. As a Mammography Technologist you will perform mammographic functions in accordance with ARRT/ACR standards and ethics, complying with company policies, regulatory changes, and safety standards while addressing patient and physician needs. Responsibilities include integrating scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information.

The center’s mission is to provide sustainable breast health services to all women in the community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity, offering financial assistance to eligible patients. Its vision is to be the facility of choice for accurate breast disease diagnosis, to attract and retain dedicated specialists, to serve as a gathering place for multidisciplinary teams, a community resource for education and outreach, and a model for effective philanthropic resource use.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with the mission statement.
• Rotate shifts and work location as needed.
• Prepare patients for mammography exams with thorough explanations and clear instructions.
• Obtain a thorough patient history relevant to the exam.
• Accurately implement referring physician orders, producing mammograms with minimum patient exposure and repeatability.
• Maintain high standards for accurate recording of patient information.
• Present high quality radiographs and pertinent patient history to radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilize accurate written and oral communication with patients, physicians, co‑workers, and supervisors.
• Perform necessary computer functions associated with patient exams (RIS, MRS, Replica, PACS).
• Keep work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, and in‑service training.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with confidentiality.
• Be prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperate and maintain good rapport with co‑workers to ensure proper patient care and efficient workflow.
• Provide accurate information to key customers.
• Check work e‑mail daily.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Work Experience: ARRT (R) Registry required; ARRT (M) Registered or (M) Registry eligible; valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification; current BLS certification required.
• Job Knowledge/Skills: Professional demeanor with confidentiality; proficiency with computers and information systems; ability to meet workflow demands of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused clinic; accurate written and oral communication; high standards for recording patient information; prompt and efficient with minimal absences; good rapport with co‑workers; effective customer service skills; ability to work in a team environment with respectful behavior; professional communication with other medical facilities, patients, and customers; ability to manage multiple tasks and follow instructions; excellent verbal communication and good organization skills.
• Physical Requirements: Moderate physical work; ability to assist patients of varying weight; ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; reaching in any direction; manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Mental Requirements: High attention to detail; ability to handle mentally stressful situations; maintain high sensitivity toward confidential information.
• Working/Environmental Conditions: Normal office/administrative conditions; possible exposure to communicable diseases; limited exposure to ionizing radiation.

Benefits

• Prioritize work/life balance – no on‑call or overnight shifts.
• Shift differentials: +$2.75/hour for hours after 6 PM; +$3.00/hour for weekend hours.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Available HSA and FSA options.
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Basic life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Robust 401K package – automatic 3% employer contribution from day one plus up to 3% employer match.
• 17 days of PTO for all eligible new employees.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Annual, automatic compensation growth path.
• Profit sharing.
• Continuing education reimbursement by position.
• Options for Legal/ID Protection, and more.

Pay

• Pay range: $39.41 – $