Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mammography Technologist, Per Diem

Location: Burlingame, CA

Job Type: Per Diem, Part-Time

Work Setting: Outpatient imaging center within a hospital system

Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vacation coverage and sick calls. Flexibility for variable shifts and coverage at additional locations is required.

Pay: Senior Mammography Technologist: $89.70 per hour. Principal Mammography Technologist: $97.66 per hour.

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Benefits: This per diem position does not include benefits.

Overview

A hospital system in Burlingame, California is seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist for a per diem opportunity supporting an outpatient imaging setting. This role performs screening and diagnostic breast imaging while maintaining high standards for image quality, patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography examinations and related breast imaging procedures.
• Produce high-quality images that meet ACR standards.
• Coordinate with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support efficient patient care.
• Use radiology information systems and PACS platforms to manage imaging workflows.
• Maintain required quality control documentation.
• Participate in routine equipment testing, maintenance, and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Support training and orientation of students and newly hired team members when needed.
• Provide coverage at additional hospital-system locations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal radiologic technology training program from an AMA-approved school.
• Minimum of 3 years of mammography experience for Senior-level consideration.
• More than 5 years of mammography experience for Principal-level consideration.
• Current ARRT Mammography Certification.
• Current California CRT Radiology License.
• Current California CRT Mammography License.
• Current BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• Proof of at least 40 documented hours of mammography-specific training if certified after April 27, 1999.
• Proof of at least 200 mammography examinations performed during the previous 24 months.
• At least 15 mammography CEUs completed during the previous 36 months.
• Proof of MQSA-approved training consisting of at least 8 hours each in Digital Mammography and 3D Tomosynthesis.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage at other locations when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with RIS and PACS systems.
• Experience assisting with quality control and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience training students or newly hired technologists.

Skills

Screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, 3D tomosynthesis, digital mammography, ACR-quality imaging, breast imaging, quality control, RIS/PACS, patient care, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Work Environment

This position supports an outpatient imaging environment within a hospital system. The technologist should be comfortable with per diem coverage, changing operational needs, and occasional work at additional locations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive per diem compensation of $89.70 to $97.66 per hour based on level.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Primarily weekday daytime coverage.
• Opportunity to work in an established, advanced radiology environment.
• Exposure to both screening and diagnostic breast imaging.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avento Health is committed to equal opportunity in recruiting and referral. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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