Mammography Technologist

SimonMed Imaging•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, including tomosynthesis, in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols. The role requires precise positioning, appropriate compression and exposure selection, application of ALARA principles, and accountability for image quality. The technologist uses digital mammography equipment and RIS and PACS systems, maintains accurate documentation and image labeling, and performs quality assurance to support facility compliance and accreditation. The technologist provides respectful, patient-centered care throughout the exam, including verifying identity, reviewing medical history, explaining procedures, and helping patients feel at ease while maintaining image quality. The role also involves keeping rooms ready, performing routine quality assurance, maintaining equipment, adapting to schedule changes, and working independently in a busy outpatient setting. When students rotate through, the technologist provides hands-on guidance and models professional, precise clinical practice. SimonMed describes this as purpose-driven outpatient imaging work with collaborative teams, modern digital and tomosynthesis systems, efficient workflows, and opportunities for internal mobility, cross-training, and career growth. The posting describes a predictable shift, holidays off, and no overnight on-call duties or weekend work.

Requirements

ARRT certification in Radiography (R).
ARRT advanced certification in Mammography (M).
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 1 year of mammography experience.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, including tomosynthesis, in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols.
Position patients accurately, use appropriate compression and exposure parameters, and apply ALARA principles while maintaining high image quality.
Use digital mammography equipment, RIS, and PACS systems; document exams thoroughly and label images precisely.
Perform quality assurance and maintain records to support facility compliance and accreditation.
Verify patient identity, review medical history, explain procedures, and provide dignified, professional care to patients, including those who are anxious or in pain.
Manage workflow in a busy outpatient setting, keep rooms ready, maintain equipment, and adapt when schedules change.
Mentor students by providing hands-on guidance and modeling professionalism and technical precision.