Mammographer Technologist
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: March 3, 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 various technical procedures requiring
independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization
of the equipment for the 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. * Able to document
results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM
forms. * Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by
ACR and/or FDA/MQSA. * Must be primary QC tech at facility,
performing at least the required QC at the facility. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Maintains Quality Control
Program * Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and
Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations. * Document daily
quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal
findings or concerns. * Perform monitor and phantom testing for
satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location. * Report all
repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed. * Report quarterly repeat rates.
Maintain Quality Assurance Program * Maintain all credentials for
technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR
guidelines. * Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection. * Prepare
for ACR inspections. * Work with physicist to remain knowledgeable
of new and current regulations. * Gather peer review information
for radiologists and system. * Assure all physicist recommendations
are corrected within 30 days. Tracking and Observation * Utilize
current tracking system for data collecting statistics. * Perform
mock surveys. * Communicate all safety concerns and participate in
performance Improvement opportunities. * Assure all physician and
patient letters are mailed out within 30 days. * Work closely with
the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking. *
Assist with pending work reports to assure timely interpretations.
* Assist Radiologist with statistics. * Build tumor board roster in
PACS. Assist in other modalities and/or locations as needed *
Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance. *
Understands pre and post procedural care. * Demonstrates and
understands sterile technique. * Assist patients with education and
reducing anxiety. * Attends departmental meetings giving updates
and presentations regarding stats and PI activities. Meets Service
Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed * Ability to
work in a tracking system environment. * Provides privacy for
patients, family members and customers. * Utilizes appropriate
AIDET techniques. * Assist Outcomes Department with clinical
information regarding patients. * Direct patients with financial
concerns to the appropriate department. Other Responsibilities *
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 Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless
otherwise stated. * ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography * ARRT-M - ARRT
Mammography * BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life
Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience: * Minimum 1 year of experience as a
Mammography Tech Required Required Minimum Skills: * Competent in
all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors
and radiation protection. * Must have an understanding of anatomy
and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. *
Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests
based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations. * Able to
document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or
OEM forms. * Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth
by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA. * Must exhibit excellent communication
skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written
communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental
staff and nursing staff. * The employee obtains, presents and
discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a
routine basis. * Candidate must be able to explain or give
directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all
contacts. * Must possess the ability to function independently and
under pressure while still actively participating in a team
environment. * Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent
customer service skills at all times. * Must be able to perform
effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. * Must
have the ability to prioritize appropriately. * Must be detail
oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout
the work shift. * Must have excellent communication skills and the
capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers,
including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers,
volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. * Must
possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as
a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with
the position. * Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all
Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols
and procedures of the position, Department and applicable
professional standards. * Competent in all aspects of Mammography,
patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. *
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they
affect the quality of a procedure. 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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