Mammography Technologist - Westwood Medical Plaza

Overview

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and UCLA Health’s comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Your role as a Mammography Technologist involves performing diagnostic breast imaging procedures and contributing to high-quality patient care.

The Mammography Technologist, under the supervision of the Breast Imaging Manager and Medical Director, conducts diagnostic breast imaging procedures using various mammography equipment. Responsibilities include patient education, equipment setup, adherence to quality assurance procedures, ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality, reviewing radiology requests, coordinating exams with other services, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to departmental protocols and hospital policies. You will participate in equipment maintenance, supply management, and uphold professionalism and customer service standards across UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers.

Coverage will include all radiology facilities within the UCLA Health network.

Salary Range: $52.22 - $68.84 Hourly

• Conduct diagnostic breast imaging procedures using various mammography equipment under supervision.
• Provide patient education and ensure patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Set up equipment and adhere to quality assurance procedures.
• Review radiology requests and coordinate exams with other services.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold departmental protocols and hospital policies.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and supply management.
• Uphold professionalism and customer service standards across UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers.
• Provide coverage for radiology facilities within the UCLA Health network as needed.

• ARRT (M) license - required
• CRT (R) (M) Mammography license - required
• BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
• At least 1 year of experience in Breast Imaging - required
• At least 1 year of DEXA experience - preferred
• Breast Ultrasound experience - preferred
• Associate’s Degree or Higher - preferred
• Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks within the allotted time
• Ability to respond efficiently to needs of referring services, physicians, and patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and others
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses