Mammography Technologist

Wellstar Health System • East Cobb Health Park, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist at Wellstar Family Medicine performs safe, high-quality mammography imaging and supports patients throughout their exams. The role involves explaining procedures, reducing patient anxiety, protecting privacy and comfort, reviewing images for quality, maintaining equipment and documenting exam and quality-control information. The posting describes a part-time opportunity with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; it also lists a full-time schedule with the same hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• At least 1 year of hospital mammography experience.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) certification.
• ARRT-M (Mammography) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong skills in anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams according to physician orders and protocols, confirming patient identity with two unique identifiers.
• Gather relevant patient history, screen for contraindications, and explain exams using AIDET to reduce anxiety.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort; position patients safely and assist with transfers as needed.
• Review images for quality and completeness and seek a strong first-time acceptance rate before releasing patients.
• Use 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 according to infection-control and FDA guidelines.
• Perform and document required ACR/MQSA quality-control tests, including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration, and DICOM Printer Test.
• Ensure images are accurately labeled, oriented, and documented in PACS/RIS; complete daily charge capture for procedures.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked and apply shielding and immobilization devices appropriately.
• Provide pre- and post-exam instructions, answer questions or escalate them to providers, and support training of new team members.
• Maintain concise, timely documentation and stay current with emails and required education.
• Communicate professionally and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Benefits program including PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, and concierge services.
• Access to the CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.
• Competitive pay and shift differentials depending on schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED