VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Mammography Tech - Breast Imaging

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Radiography (ARRT-R) is required for hire.
ARRT-M certification is required for hire.
Current certification by ARRT in Radiography is required for continued employment.
Current certification by ARRT in Mammography (ARRT-M) is required for continued employment.
Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers is required for continued employment.
One year of previous work experience as a Breast Imaging Technologist is required.
Graduation from a JRC-accredited program in Radiologic Technology recognized by the ARRT is required.
The technologist must meet the federal mammography training requirements specified by the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992.
Radiographers must understand breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Mammography technologists must understand federal mammography regulations and minimum performance standards.
Knowledge of quality assurance policies and quality control testing for digital mammography is required.
Ability to perform accurate breast positioning and exposure techniques and evaluate imaging parameters while following radiation protection and safety standards is required.
The role requires patient communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills responsive to physical and emotional needs.
Ability to use independent professional judgment to obtain diagnostic information and seek direction from a qualified interpreting physician or applicable institutional policies and standards of care is required.
Ability to perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams under institutional policies, practice standards, or the interpreting physician’s direction is required.
Ability to adhere to regulatory standards and applicable health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines is required.
Physical requirements include lifting 20–50 pounds, prolonged standing and sitting, walking, repetitive motion, and prolonged computer interaction.
Mental and sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, and vision.
The role requires handling a fast-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, a noisy environment, and frequent change.
Weekend, after-hours, and rotating-shift coverage may be required based on workload and staffing needs.
The role is classified as essential employee coverage under VCU Health System policy.

Responsibilities

Perform breast imaging procedures.
Determine radiographic technique exposure factors.
Perform radiography of pathologic breast specimens.
Provide or assist with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Assist with licensed independent practitioner breast interventional radiographic procedures.
Apply patient-safety principles during radiographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborate the patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure and ensure the information is documented and available to the licensed independent practitioner.
Verify informed consent.
Assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others.
Perform venipuncture according to procedural protocol and an imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Start and maintain intravenous access according to procedural protocol and an imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
Identify and escalate emergencies and manage them until the appropriate licensed independent practitioner, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team assumes control.
Provide patients with education related to imaging procedures.
Educate, mentor, and provide general oversight to students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Participate in quality improvement processes and continuously assess performance.
Resolve basic service-delivery issues.
Represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System.
Lead technologists may coordinate work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift or area; serve as a clinical or technical resource; and provide training.
Schedules and hours may be adjusted as needed to meet health system staffing needs.

Desired Qualifications

One to three years of previous work experience as a Breast Imaging Technologist is preferred.
Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a closely related field from an accredited program is preferred.

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

The practice of mammography is performed by radiologic technologists who have initially met the qualifications to administer ionizing radiation. The technologist must subsequently have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA). A mammography technologist performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Mammography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care to obtain viable diagnostic information. A mammography technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure.

Radiographers must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Mammography technologists must comprehend the complexities of the federal regulations in or der to meet the minimum standards for the performance of mammography. He or she must have knowledge of quality assurance policies and quality control testing for digital mammography. Mammography technologists must maintain a high degree of accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and subsequent evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize patient imaging and care while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards.

Mammography technologists are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners, and other members of the support team. Mammography must remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills. Participation in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance is expected.

The scope of practice for the Mammography Technologist includes:
Performing breast imaging procedures.
Determining radiographic technique exposure factors.
Performing radiography of pathologic breast specimens.
Providing or assisting with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Assisting LIP breast interventional radiographic procedures.
Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Verifying informed consent.
Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
Preparing patients for procedures.
Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
Providing patient education related to imaging procedure.
Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
Performing ongoing quality assurance activities.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) ARRT-M Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Certification by ARRT in Radiography Current Certification by ARRT in Mammography (ARRT-M) Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year of previous work experience as Breast Imaging Technologist Experience PREFERRED: One to three (1-3) year of previous work experience as Breast Imaging Technologist Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment Education/training REQUIRED: Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: The mammography technologist utilizes independent professional judgment to obtain the resultant diagnostic information when possible and seeks directive from a qualified interpreting physician or lawful institutional policies (or standards of care) to continue to discontinue the exam otherwise. Mammography Technologists independently performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams based on lawful institutional policies and/or practice standards and/or follows the directive of the interpreting physician to assist in the completion of the exam. Mammography Technologists represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role. Resolves basic service delivery issues. Lead technologists may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system. Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system. Mammography Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: describe - Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion, Other: Prolonged computer interaction Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Other: Vision Emotional:Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Ranges:

Mammography Technologist I: $33.00 - $48.70
Mammography Technologist II: $33.00 - $48.70
Mammography Technologist III: $35.19 - $54.55

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Richmond, VA
Founded: 1838

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