Mammography Technologist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Mammography Technologist will perform a variety
of screening, diagnostic in a safe and efficient manner; review and
transmit images and reports to appropriate physicians. Essential
Responsibilities: - Patient Care: Performs a variety of mammography
procedures. Documents patient assessment and history. Provides
patient education. Applies the professions code of ethics in all
aspects of practice and is competent in all relative skills for a
Mammographer. Complies with all governing regulations. Escalates
all unusual (not typical) situations to the supervisor in a timely
manner. Troubleshoots and manages equipment concerns to include
engaging service vendor. Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas.
Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Experience -
Minimum one (1) year as a Mammographer. Education - High School
Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License,
Certification, Registration - American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist - Radiologic
Technologist Certification - Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements: - Demonstrated collaborative/team oriented
work style. - Demonstrated strong clinical knowledge base and
judgment, preferably in ambulatory care setting. - Ability to
analyze, integrate, and use quantitative data/information in making
business decisions and problem solving. - Understanding of the
Kaiser Permanentes core values and service model. - Demonstration
of good judgment, organizational skills and professionalism. -
General knowledge of EH&S, OSHA, MQSA, ACR, Radiation Safety
and Protection. - General knowledge of policies and procedures for
the delivery of healthcare services. - Computer Skills; Microsoft
Office. - Registration in multiple disciplines. - Complete a
Customer Service Assessment. - Customer service aptitude
demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment. - Ability to
complete patient documentation (written/electronic) to effectively
communicate with the interpreting physician. - Ability to work
effectively within the role independently and with other team
members. - Understands and uses correct exposure factors,
compression and angulation to produce quality images. - ARRT Pocket
card - Documentation of 40 hours of mammography if training done
after 4/28/1999 or if mammography training was done before
4/28/1999, (2) signed and filled out Attestation forms for
mammography - Proof of 200 Mammograms done in last 2 years, needs
to be on the facilities letterhead with signature of certifying
official - Proof of 15 mammography specific, (Category A)
continuing education units completed within the last 36 months -
New Section I ACR form (2-sided copy that needs to be completed)
Please note that a separate request will be made for this form when
needed. Preferred Qualifications: - Two (2) years as a Radiologic
tech.
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