Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Responsible for operating X-ray equipment that produces radiographs designated areas of the body for diagnostic purposes. Assists physicians in performing the imaging procedures, reviews and correlates patients' previous reports, and acts as a point of contact for various medical departments. Ensures proper documentation during the exam as required. Principal accountabilities include: positioning patients and changing immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body requested by physicians, explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation, moving x-ray equipment into specified positions and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, practicing radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff, participating in QA/QC initiatives as well as MQSA process, specializing in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors, performing bone density exams, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a staff technologist in mammography or relevant area, state RT license, ARRT mammography certification, CPR certified (BLS). Preferred: minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months, certifications like ARDMS, BLS, RHM, CRT, associate degree.

About Us

AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health.

Our business units include: AtHome Medical a durable medical equipment company, Atlantic Private Care Services - a private duty nursing and home health aide service provider, Real Estate Division commercial property and residential housing ownership and management services, MSO management services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, Eagle Ambulance a private ambulance company, joint ventures investment interests with various healthcare organizations, and AHa! Innovation Center an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (team member, director, executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: team member benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO & paid sick leave, tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising, parental, adoption, surrogacy leave, backup and on-site childcare, well-being rewards, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. Many of our locations meet image gently recommendations, meaning we "child-size" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along with Goryeb Children's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.

Job Info

Job identification 26771, job category tech (Crd, Sur, Rad, NucMed, Neuro), posting date 03/06/2026, 05:16 PM, job schedule full-time, locations 1896 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083, US, minimum salary (hourly rate) 33.330000, maximum salary (hourly rate) 58.670000, assignment category full-time, hours per week 37.5, primary shift evenings, work schedule 11 am - 7 pm, days and shifts Monday to Friday 11am-7pm, on call expectations none, weekends expectations none, department 408615048003 - imaging - FP, division Atlantic Health System Investment Corp, specialty radiology - body/breast, service line radiology, region eastern region (Overlook Medical Center), salary admin plan ALH, overtime status nonexempt.