Mammography Technologist

Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary * Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available - Apply Today! * Camp Creek Imaging Center - South Fulton / East Point * 3890 Redwine Rd SW, Ste. 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30331 * Work Hours: FT Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm * Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. * Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. * Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams per department procedures. * Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. * Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. * Able to independently perform job functions. * Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. * Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment * Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to provide the best possible study while maintaining image quality. * Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. * Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently, ensuring equipment is not abused and remains fully operational. Patient Care * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left marker use. * Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations. * Uses critical thinking skills. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. * Assists technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary. * Verifies two patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order. * Ensures privacy and comfort are accommodated. * Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age. * Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate. * Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required timeframes. * Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Education and Communication * Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation. * Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved. * Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees. * Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. * Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology. * Reads email daily and follows through with assignments. * Completes department and hospital-wide mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control * Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent. * Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and functionality. * Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and noted correctly prior to sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed. * Digitizes comparative studies and completes preliminary sheets when applicable. * Maintains required documentation for ACR Accreditation standards. * Demonstrates knowledge of ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression-thickness, Flat field, Calibration, and DICOM printer tests. Operations * Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department cleanliness and organization. * Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table. * Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered. * Applies shielding. * Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data. * Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge when time allows. * Performs clerical and support tasks to ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems. * Maintains productivity equal to coworkers. * Familiar with Mammography Tracking System. * Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards. * Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program. * Performs any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education * Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology - Required * Currently ARRT registered - Required Required Minimum Experience * Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required * Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred Required Minimum Skills * Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams. * Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information. * Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation. * Able to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment. * Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills. * Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. * Must prioritize appropriately. * Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability. * Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians. * Must function independently yet productively as part of a cooperative team. * Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards. * Competent in all aspects of Mammography including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. * Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect imaging quality. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) * ARRT Mammography - Required * ARRT Radiography - Required * Basic Life Support - Required * BLS Instructor - Required * BLS Provisional - Required Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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