Mammography Technologist

SimonMed Imaging•Brandon, FL

20d

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, including tomosynthesis, in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols. The role requires accurate positioning, appropriate compression and exposure selection, application of ALARA principles, and responsibility for image quality. The technologist uses digital mammography equipment and RIS and PACS systems, maintains thorough documentation and precise image labeling, and performs quality assurance to support facility compliance and accreditation. The technologist provides respectful, patient-centered care by verifying identity, reviewing medical history, explaining procedures, and helping patients feel as comfortable as possible without compromising image quality. Responsibilities also include maintaining required credentials and training documentation, managing workflow in a busy outpatient setting, preparing rooms, performing routine quality assurance, maintaining equipment, and adapting to schedule changes. The technologist may mentor students by providing hands-on guidance and modeling professional and technically precise practice. SimonMed describes this as purpose-driven outpatient imaging work in a collaborative environment, using modern digital and tomosynthesis systems and efficient workflows. The posting highlights predictable outpatient scheduling, holidays off, no overnight on-call, internal mobility, cross-training, and potential advancement into lead, additional-modality, or mentorship roles.

Requirements

ARRT certification in Radiography (R) is required.
ARRT advanced certification in Mammography (M) is required.
Current state radiologic technologist license where applicable.
Current BLS certification.
MQSA compliance, including maintaining 15 breast CEUs every three years.
Complete initial mammography training documentation, including 25 signed-off exams.
Current tomosynthesis and digital training documentation.
Proficiency with digital and tomosynthesis equipment, RIS, and PACS.
Strong patient communication skills, especially in sensitive situations.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.
Willingness to mentor students and contribute to a positive clinical culture.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of mammography experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, including tomosynthesis, in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols.
Position patients accurately, apply appropriate compression, select exposure parameters, and use ALARA principles to produce high-quality images.
Verify patient identity, review medical history, explain procedures, and provide compassionate, professional care, particularly to anxious or uncomfortable patients.
Document exams thoroughly and label images accurately.
Perform routine quality assurance and maintain compliance with facility standards and accreditation requirements.
Maintain rooms and equipment and manage workflow independently in a busy outpatient environment.
Maintain required certifications, license, BLS certification, CEUs, and training documentation.
Provide hands-on guidance to students rotating through the facility and model professional, technically precise practice.