UCLA Health

Mammography Technologist

UCLA Health$115K — $151K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • CRT (R) (M) Mammography license - required
  • BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross - required
  • ARRT (M) license within one year of hire - required
  • 1 year of experience in Breast Imaging - preferred
  • 1 year of DEXA experience - preferred
  • Breast Ultrasound experience - preferred
  • Associate's Degree or higher - preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform digital mammography examinations and assist the Radiologist with procedures as needed.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, addressing their questions and ensuring comfort.
  • Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate with other departments.
  • Follow MQSA and quality control standards while maintaining documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure requisitions are completed.
  • Monitor supply levels and keep the work area organized and stocked.
  • Inspect and report equipment maintenance needs to ensure safety standards.

Benefits

  • Commitment to patient-centered care and excellent customer service.
  • Opportunities to float between locations and gain diverse experience.
  • Focus on compliance with stringent regulatory and quality assurance standards.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with variable shifts, enhancing adaptability and resilience.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Westlake Village, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

variable shifts with weekends as needed

Posted Date

09/02/2026

Salary Range: $55.38 - 73 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinate

Job #

32737

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Breast Imaging Manager and Medical Director, the Mammography Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic and screening mammography using a variety of mammography equipment. The technologist provides compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties:
  • Perform digital mammography examinations and assist the Radiologist with procedures as needed.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, address questions and concerns, and ensure patient comfort, privacy, and dignity throughout the visit.
  • Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate examinations with other departments and services as needed.
  • Follow established MQSA, quality assurance, quality control, and radiation safety standards, including maintaining accurate documentation and tracking required data.
  • Maintain accurate records, ensure requisitions are complete, and appropriately document procedures performed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area and monitor supply levels to ensure adequate inventory.
  • Inspect equipment and report maintenance or repair needs; ensure equipment is functioning within established safety and performance standards.
  • Follow infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide first aid and appropriate assistance in the event of a patient emergency until additional support is available.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and coworkers while demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service and the Health System's C-I-CARE standards.
  • Float between UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers and participate in rotating shifts as needed.

Salary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/Hourly

Job Qualifications

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*Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing these requirements will not be considered*

  • CRT (R) (M) Mammography license - required
  • BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
  • ARRT (M) license within one year of hire - required
  • At least 1 year of experience in Breast Imaging - preferred
  • At least 1 year of DEXA experience - preferred
  • Breast Ultrasound experience - preferred
  • Associate's Degree or Higher - preferred
  • Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
  • Ability to prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within the time allotted
  • Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
  • Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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