Mammography Tech - Per Diem

Job Title

Mammography Tech – Per Diem – #137954

The Mammography Tech primarily performs screening and diagnostic breast imaging procedures and may assist in interventional breast procedures. They are responsible for operational effectiveness in the Breast Imaging area with a focus on patient flow, customer service, equipment oversight, and quality control guidelines. The role collaborates with radiologists and clinicians to implement new procedures and processes that ensure seamless operations.

• Perform screening and diagnostic breast imaging procedures.
• Assist or perform interventional breast procedures as needed.
• Maintain operational effectiveness, patient flow, and customer service.
• Oversee equipment, follow quality control guidelines, and ensure radiation safety.
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinicians to implement and improve procedures.
• Maintain continuing education specific to breast imaging.
• Participate in training, evaluation, and self‑directed work teams.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge via competency exams in all breast imaging procedures.
• Adhere to radiology imaging protocols and policies.
• Work flexible hours, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, call, and occasional overtime for staffing needs.
• Operate PACS, digital mammography, RIS, and HIS.

• Complete certification training program for radiologic and mammographic technologist.
• California Radiology Technologist of Mammography (CRT‑M).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of first hire date.
• Demonstrated PACS, digital mammography, and computer knowledge.

• At least one year of experience as a mammography technologist.
• Registered Technologist for Mammography issued by ARRT (R.T(M)(ARRT)).

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call, and locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center’s business needs.
• Employment subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $144,845 – $144,845 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $69.37 – $69.37.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time.

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care

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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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