Mammography Technologist

Company: Ryzen
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description A Brief Overview: Perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. Assists radiologist with mammography procedures (cores, fine-needle aspirates (FNA's) and localizations). Complies with all regulatory mandates for mammography. Performs quality assurance on digital equipment as assigned. Performs exams and assists Radiologists in a teaching and research facility. What you will do: • Assists patients in filling out mammography questionnaire and offers patient education (brochures and Health Library). Handles all paperwork associated with procedure appropriately and efficiently. • Assists with mammography ancillary functions such as assisting in obtaining outside films for comparison and follow up process. Filming images as required. Faxing of patient consent forms to Facilities; faxing of abnormal results to physicians. • Assists with procedures requiring knowledge of J wire placements, ultrasound guided core, needle biopsies, wire placements. Performs specimens of biopsy including transport procedure. • Charges mammographic procedures and supplies in Radiology Information Systems. • Correctly obtains and identifies mammography images, manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network; moves images to physicians reading stations. • Develops mammographic film. Match with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation. • Evaluates radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed. • Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. • Position patients, using immobilization when necessary. Calculate exposure factors, assist physicians. • Prepares and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate. Explain all mammography exams to patients to achieve patient cooperation. • Utilizes all digital mammography equipment and performs maintenance, trouble shooting, turns on/off, and calls for service. Performs the quality control functions related to mammography. Education Qualifications: • Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation • Ability to follow written and oral instructions • Ability to position standard mammograms as well as non-routine views (mags, spot views) • Ability to work effectively as a team player • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area • Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures • Knowledge of principles of image processing and development • Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment • Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment • Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation Licenses and Certifications: • CRT and • MAM - Mammography Cert and • BLS - Basic Life Support

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