Mammography Technologist II

About the role

Participates in patient tracking and follow-up processes, assisting with recalls, additional imaging coordination, and biopsy scheduling as required by departmental workflows.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.

Performs high-quality examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.

Safeguards exam rooms, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and conducts routine cleaning and safety checks on equipment.

Supports breast center initiatives, such as accreditation preparation, community screening events, or quality improvement activities.

Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.

Fulfills MQSA, FDA, and ACR guidelines, including quality control testing, equipment performance checks, and documentation requirements.

Positions patients and operates mammography equipment to obtain optimal images, adjusting technical factors and compression as needed.

Collaborates with radiologists and breast imaging team to ensure accurate imaging and timely communication of results or next steps.

Ensures patient identification, safety, and comfort, explaining procedures clearly and addressing questions or concerns with professionalism and compassion.

Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.

Performs and documents daily system quality control (QC) checks in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient tracking and follow-up processes
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation
• Performs high-quality examinations
• Safeguards exam rooms and equipment
• Supports breast center initiatives
• Follows department protocols
• Fulfills MQSA, FDA, and ACR guidelines
• Positions patients and operates mammography equipment
• Collaborates with radiologists and breast imaging team
• Ensures patient identification, safety, and comfort
• Notifies personnel when inventory is low
• Performs and documents QC checks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of Mammography procedures and positions
• Ability to determine appropriate technical factors
• Knowledge of Mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations
• Ability to review prior images/films and distinguish area of interest
• Ability to perform needle localizations, stereotactic core biopsies, and seed implants
• Ability to train other Mammography Technologists in special procedures
• Ability to work well with radiologists, nursing and surgical staff
• Ability to assist with ACR accreditation of special procedures equipment and evaluations
• Read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good organization skills

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Associate Degree in related field

Skills

• Knowledge of Mammography procedures and positions
• Ability to determine appropriate technical factors
• Knowledge of Mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations
• Ability to review prior images/films and distinguish area of interest
• Ability to perform needle localizations, stereotactic core biopsies, and seed implants
• Ability to train other Mammography Technologists in special procedures
• Ability to work well with radiologists, nursing and surgical staff
• Ability to assist with ACR accreditation of special procedures equipment and evaluations

Benefits

Includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, whole person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, pet benefits, career development, and more.

Pay

$32.53 - $60.50 per hour

Schedule

Part time, Shift Day