MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST, SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Salary : $85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y5796B
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/02/2026

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under general direction, the Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures performs screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.

Essential Job Functions

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assists physicians (radiologist, surgeons, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive breast procedures (e.g. stereotactic biopsy, MRI breast biopsies, needle localization, galactograms).
• Receives and reviews physician's request for mammography procedure and identifies the patient per department policy. Reviews brief breast health history and confirms correct study is ordered and performed.
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography.
• Checks the operation of equipment daily and reports malfunction to a supervisor immediately.
• Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of appropriate grids, collimators, cassettes, compression paddles, syringes, contrast media, and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
• Operates mammographic and tomographic units.
• Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex, implants, and tissue density.
• Selects proper compression paddle, positions equipment at proper angle, and applies appropriate compression to breast.
• Positions the patient accurately when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the detector to avoid injury, discomfort, pain, or intruding the sterile field during procedures.
• Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining the procedure and attempts to comfort those who fear mammographic examinations by providing assurance.
• Evaluates patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient is unable to cooperate for proper positioning.
• Uses equipment and lead shields, such as thyroid shields and aprons, following State requirements for radiation protection purposes.
• Provides technical mentorship in the clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.

To acquire more details, please view the classification specification:

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of experience at the level of a certified Mammography Technologist.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.*
• Mammographic Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch.*
• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*
  • *To validate and receive credit for any required certification,ensure that the License and Certification Section of the application is complete. List the title, certificate number, issue date, expiration date, and issuing agency for all required certifications. You can also attach a photocopy of each certificate to your application or provide a copy to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days calendar of filing. All required certifications should be active and without restrictions.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Withhold Information
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and certifications/licenses must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Physical Class
III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION(S):
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience as a certified Mammography Technologist providing clinical support to physicians (radiologists, surgeons, and other specialists) during image-guided diagnostic and invasive breast procedures (e.g., stereotactic biopsies, MRI-guided breast biopsies, needle localizations, galactograms).
• Certificate of completion*** from a venipuncture training course or program.
  • *** In order to receive credit for your venipuncture certificate, include a legible copy of the official certificate at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Training & Experience (T&E) EvaluationThis assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, and desirable qualification(s) you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely! The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.

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Social Security
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing of User ID, Email and Password
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst
(213) 288 - 7000
ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone
(323) 914 - 6365

California Relay Services Phone
(800) 735 - 2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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