Mammography Technologist

About the role

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system, providing integrated health services and committed to equitable well‑being of the communities they serve. Mammography Technologists specialize in performing mammograms and other imaging procedures to detect and diagnose breast cancer and breast abnormalities, using specialized equipment to produce high‑quality breast images, maintaining detailed records, following strict guidelines and protocols, assisting radiologists with stereotactic breast biopsies, and performing a multitude of diagnostic radiography exams while providing excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography/x‑ray related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health.
• Evaluates the image for technical quality such as density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of all high‑quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly department (procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, etc.).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Maintains compassionate patient care, comfort, and safety while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Follows all state regulations and performs/maintains department QA procedures and documentation.
• Assists with training and educating new staff members and students as appropriate.
• Maintains all credentials and CE credits essential to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Sciences with ARRT certification. Certification in Mammography preferred; if not currently certified, must become certified within 1 year of hire (except for per diem roles, where certification is not required but still preferred).

Experience: Preference for two years’ experience, but willing to train new graduates.

Licensure: New York State Radiology and/or Mammography Technologist license; certification through ARRT‑M (Mammography) or ARRT‑R (Radiography); New York State Department of Health license or eligibility.

Qualifications

Preferred skills include problem‑solving ability and attention to detail, good written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Pay

Standard rate of $33.00 to $51.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Schedule

Full‑Time Days FLEX – Mammography shifts 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; X‑ray shifts weekends 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with rotating weekend X‑ray shifts. Expect 0%–15% travel between the Cayuga Medical Center – East Campus (10 Arrowwood Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850) and Cayuga Park Imaging (401 Cayuga Park Ln, 4th Floor, Ithaca, NY 14850).