MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Department

Mammography

Reports to

Mammography / Dexa Modality Manager

Status

Full Time / Non-Exempt

Mammography Technologist Position Summary

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality mammographic imaging procedures to aid in the detection and diagnosis of breast disease. This role includes preparing and positioning patients, operating mammography equipment, and ensuring accurate image acquisition while maintaining a compassionate and professional approach to patient care. The technologist also assists with interventional breast procedures, performs bone density and general X-ray exams as needed, and supports administrative tasks such as image management and patient follow-up.

This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and patient education. The technologist must be flexible to work at multiple locations and varied shifts, and demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented mindset. A focus on continuous learning, excellent communication, and delivering “World Class Customer Service” is essential to success in this role.

Mammography Technologist Detailed Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for mammography procedures.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position determines exposure factors based on patient characteristics and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Explains purpose and procedures for breast self-examination to patients and answers patients' questions.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Completes work in RIS and PACS.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Protocol schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Prepare and assist with Interventional procedures to include handling of specimens and completing lab forms.
• Performs Stereotactic procedures, Bone Density procedures and X-ray procedures when needed or required.
• Must be flexible to work at multiple locations and varied shifts.
• Demonstrates a commitment to “World Class Customer Service” and promotes a positive work environment.
• Fileroom tasks up to including uploading CD’s, SHS images, digitizing films and creating loan requests
• Other duties may be assigned.

Mammography Technologist Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging, are the following :

Requirements :

Education and / or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.