Job Description
Job DescriptionMammography Technologist
Location: Eureka, California
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Shift: 8-hour day shifts
Seniority Level: Entry-Level / Early Career
Experience: 1 year of mammography experience preferred
Required Certifications: California Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certification, National Registered Technologist – Mammography, and American Heart Association BLS
The Mammography Technologist performs professional radiographic procedures involving ionizing radiation to support breast imaging and medical diagnosis. Working under the direction of a Radiologist and the Lead Breast Center Nurse, the technologist exercises independent judgment at the technical level while ensuring imaging quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will produce and evaluate diagnostic images, coordinate examinations, complete associated documentation, and comply with applicable federal Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), California state, and Joint Commission standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education sufficient to meet applicable certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
- California Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certification upon hire.
- National Registered Technologist – Mammography upon hire.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of mammography experience.
- Experience working with MQSA standards.
- Experience producing diagnostic-quality mammography images and coordinating examinations.
- Strong attention to detail, technical judgment, communication, and patient-care skills.