Mammography Technologist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Mammography Tech - Travel Position

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Facility Type: Large breast imaging center within an 815-bed acute care hospital, regional referral center, Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and children's hospital.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturdays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (as needed)
• Floating: Required to float to other breast centers if needed
• Patient Volume:

  • Average 38 screening mammograms per day
  • Average 18 diagnostic mammograms per day
• Staffing: Approximately 10 techs on site daily
• Equipment: GE Senographe Pristina
• Documentation Systems: Cerner, Penrad

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • Current ARRT Mammography (M) certification per MQSA standards
  • BLS certification
• Training Requirements:

  • Initial 40 hours of mammography training
  • Continuing education for mammography
  • Minimum 200 mammograms performed in the last 2 years
  • 8 hours digital mammography training
  • 8 hours digital tomosynthesis training
  • Missing documentation will require onsite training before performing mammograms
• Experience:

  • Screening mammogram experience required
  • Competent in additional imaging views such as magnification and spot compression
  • Advanced mammography imaging skills, including demonstrating complicated cases to radiologists
  • Experience working in a women’s imaging center, mindful of patients with cancer history and treatments (lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation)
• Additional Skills:

  • IV certification
  • Competent in invasive and sterile procedures

Procedures Performed

• Stereotactic biopsies
• Pre-surgical localizations
• Contrast Enhanced Mammography

Work Environment & Culture

• Friendly atmosphere with supportive management
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Large, well-staffed breast center with advanced technology
• Located in Asheville, a city known for its natural beauty, arts community, and vibrant downtown

Dress Code

• Pink top and black pants required

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly regarded breast imaging center within a top-ranked hospital system, utilizing advanced mammography technology and performing specialized procedures in a supportive and professional environment.