Per Diem Radiology Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

About Atria: 

The Atria Health Institute is a membership-based primary and specialty health care practice with a focus on prevention and longevity. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. All care, including primary care, advanced screening and diagnostics, urgent care, specialty care, 24/7 home visits, and imaging is included in members’ annual fee.

Our mission is to make healthspan and lifespan equal for all by translating science into medicine in real-time, all while bringing humanity back into health care. Delivering such robust, personalized, and preventive health care is complex and requires a team-wide dedication to excellence. 

We successfully opened our flagship Institute in New York in 2022, expanded to South Florida in 2024, and will be bringing the Atria experience to the West Coast with the launch of our Los Angeles Institute in late spring 2026.

About the job:

• Performs Screening mammography exams by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to acquire image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view while ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process
• Obtaining and reviewing medical histories, discussing concerns, and answering any questions related to the procedure
• Analyzing images to assess quality, identifying any abnormalities, and making necessary adjustments for optimal imaging
• Collaborating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate interpretations and deliver thorough reports
• Practices ALARA, Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to all regulatory guidelines and healthcare standards
• Performs daily quality control on mammography equipment,Maintains QC logs and troubleshooting of mammography equipment issues, promptly reporting any malfunctions to field service engineer and Radiology Director
• Ensures the cleanliness and safety of the procedure room and equipment, following infection control protocols
• Continuously expanding knowledge and staying up-to-date with advancements in mammography techniques and equipment
• Performs other technical duties as assigned

Compensation:

$70-80/hr

Requirements

• Certification and active registration in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• 2 years experience working in a Breast Imaging department in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Active Registration with New York State Dept. Of Health as Radiologic Technologist
• Knowledge of digital mammography technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with Hologic Mammography equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field;
• Proven experience in performing mammography procedures independently
• Proficient knowledge of mammography equipment operation, quality control procedures, and radiation safety protocols
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology as it relates to mammography imaging
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide compassionate care and support to patients
• Detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to maintain accuracy and completeness in documentation and record-keeping
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forthby governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• Annual Radiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR)