Mammography QC Technologist
Wellstar Health System · Atlanta, GA · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
As a Mammography Technologist at Wellstar Family Medicine, you’ll use your expertise to provide safe, high-quality imaging while helping patients feel informed and supported. This part-time opportunity offers a predictable schedule that supports more flexibility during the week, making it a good fit for someone looking to balance meaningful clinical work with life outside the hospital.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform mammography exams per physician order and protocol, confirming patient identity with two unique identifiers.
- Gather relevant history, screen for contraindications, and explain the exam clearly (AIDET) to reduce anxiety.
- Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort while positioning patients safely and assisting with transfers as needed.
- Review images for quality and completeness, maintaining a strong first-time acceptance rate before releasing patients.
- Use sound clinical judgment, clarify unclear orders (including RBAC for verbal orders), and assist in emergencies or across imaging areas when needed.
- Operate mammography equipment safely, optimize dose and technique, and keep equipment clean and ready per infection control/FDA guidelines.
- Perform and document required ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.
- Ensure all images are accurately labeled, oriented, and documented in PACS/RIS; complete daily charge capture for procedures.
- Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked; apply shielding and immobilization devices appropriately.
- Provide clear pre- and post-exam instructions, address questions or escalate to providers, and support training of new team members.
- Maintain concise, timely documentation; stay current with emails and required education.
- Communicate professionally, work well in a fast-paced team, and bring strong skills in anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
- Minimum 1 year of mammography experience in a hospital
- ARRT-R (Radiography)
- ARRT-M (Mammography)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
Pay & Benefits
- We offer competitive pay and shift differentials depending on schedule
- This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
- A full-time position with a Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Schedule
- Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
- Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression