Local Contract Mammography Technologist
White Plains, NY
Care Career
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PERMANENT Job opportunity: 

About the job Mammography Technologist

Job Title: Mammography Technologist
Location: White Plains, New York
Pay: $48.91–$73.36 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m
Hours: 75 hours per pay period
Employment Type: Permanent, Direct-Hire Position
Setting: Outpatient Imaging

Position Summary

An outpatient imaging department in White Plains, New York, is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality breast imaging examinations while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

The technologist will prepare and position patients, evaluate images for technical quality, assist physicians during procedures, maintain equipment and quality-assurance standards, and help patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients correctly for mammography examinations according to established protocols.
• Explain procedures to patients and family members and respond to questions or concerns.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images and review completed examinations for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Complete required patient questionnaires and image documentation.
• Assist physicians and radiologists during procedures as needed.
• Present images to the radiologist and communicate urgent or preliminary findings to the attending physician when directed.
• Document all clinical communications appropriately.
• Perform equipment quality-assurance testing and calibrations.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and place orders when needed.
• Operate mammography, imaging, computer, and related equipment safely.
• Process images and prepare imaging CDs when requested.
• Document patient and examination information in the electronic medical record, radiology information system, and PACS.
• Review previous imaging studies and reports when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked examination areas.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to biomedical engineering or department leadership.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions and emergency situations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, continuing education, and departmental in-services.
• Serve as an instructor or preceptor when assigned.
• Provide professional and respectful care to patients across different age groups and clinical needs.
• Assist with on-call, holiday, overtime, or alternate-shift coverage when required by department operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited radiography certificate, allied health, or hospital-based imaging program.
• Active New York State Department of Health Radiologic Technologist license upon hire.
• Current ARRT certification in Mammography — ARRT(M) — upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to rapidly changing patient and departmental needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused during extended procedures.
• Ability to operate computers, imaging equipment, and other clinical devices.
• Ability to maintain required continuing education and mammography-specific credentials.