Mammography Technologist (PRN)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Griffin
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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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 * 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 provided by the department
according to 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 in the
utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of
diseases. * 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 Patient Care * Obtains
complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses
for contraindicating conditions. * Ensures all studies have proper
patient identification and correct right/left marker usage. *
Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and
releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations. * Uses
critical thinking skills. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous
orders. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when
needed. * Observes patient condition and evaluates situations
requiring physician intervention to prevent deterioration. *
Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and confirms
proper clinician order prior to performing procedure. * Ensures
patient privacy and comfort. * Demonstrates competence in selecting
procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient
age. * Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure
Verification and Time-Out 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 complete required
activities within designated timeframes. * Follows physician
instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Practices
RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Equipment *
Demonstrates ability to adjust technique so the patient receives
the best possible study while maintaining image quality. * Reports
malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for
timely correction. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per
infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. *
Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures
equipment is not abused and is in good working order. Education and
Communication * Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using
AIDET to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation. * Ensures patient
questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before
starting the procedure; notifies physician when necessary. *
Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides patients with preparatory instructions and detailed
explanations of procedures. * Required documentation is concise,
legible and precise. * Reads email daily and follows through on
assignments. * Completes all departmental and hospital-wide
mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control * Produces
acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95%. *
Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by
checking calibration and operating deficiencies. * Completes all
studies in RIS; ensures images are properly oriented, marked,
labeled and noted before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed. *
Digitizes comparative studies when necessary; completes preliminary
sheet in full when applicable. * Maintains all required
documentation to meet ACR Accreditation standards. * Demonstrates
knowledge in performing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including
Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure,
Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM
Printer Test. Operations * Restocks linens and supplies and
maintains the Mammography Department in clean and orderly
condition. * Transports and positions patients and assists them on
and off the exam table. * Performs patient charging activities on
the day service is rendered. * Applies shielding as appropriate. *
Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data. * Willingly shares
knowledge and assistance upon request and as time is available. *
Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and
quality of services. * Keeps supervisor informed and promptly
reports potential problems. * Maintains productivity equal to other
coworkers. * Familiar with Mammography Tracking System. * Maintains
Joint Commission and other regulatory agency standards. * Familiar
with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program. * Performs other duties as assigned. *
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of
work and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education * Graduate of
AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology, currently ARRT
registered. * Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiology
Technology, currently ARRT registered. (duplicate included exactly
as written) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All
required upon hire unless otherwise stated) * ARRT-M Mammography *
ARRT-R Radiography * Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS-Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s) * None Required Minimum
Experience * Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required *
Less than 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred Required
Minimum Skills * Excellent communication skills due to frequent
verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients,
visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. * Routinely
obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job
responsibilities. * Able to explain or give directions to maintain
goodwill and cooperation. * Must function independently and under
pressure while still actively participating as part of a team. *
Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills. *
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast-paced work
environment. * Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. *
Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability. * Must
interact professionally with a variety of customers including
patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians. * Must
function independently yet productively as a cooperative team
member. * Must comply with all hospital policies, practices,
protocols and professional standards. 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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