SUPERVISING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Salary : $94,008.00 - $126,684.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y5797B
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/21/2026

Position/Program Information
Filing Start Date:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. PT - continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER

Y5797B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from everyone!
No withholds will be allowed.

Required experience/education MUST be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR WILL:

Supervise breast imaging operations at a hospital or a surgical center and staff performing a variety of breast imaging screenings and diagnostic tests, perform diagnostic tests and related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and organizes work in an assigned unit to assure that all examinations are expeditiously processed and meet requisite standards of quality and safety.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to workstations on the basis of such factors as immediate workload, the number of employees available, and the extent of their training in the procedures involved.
• Evaluates the work of assigned personnel and counsels them on their performance; effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.
• Performs administrative duties such as ensuring certificates and licenses are valid and up to date and preparing for ACR accreditation and MQSA renewals.
• Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements at a hospital or a surgical center on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance, or service provider. Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements of clinical staff, when needed.
• Responsible for tracking patients, utilizing the tracking system of the mammography reporting system.
• Audits processing sensitometry records and other equipment/accessory quality control data for compliance with policy and trends/problem identification.
• Assists physicians (radiologist, surgeons, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g. stereotactic biopsy, MRI breast biopsies, needle localization, galactograms).
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography during staff shortage.
• Contacts vendors for services when needed.
• Conducts clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.
• Orients new personnel to the mammography department.
• Confirms proper archiving and availability of images in the Picture Archiving and Communication System, and assures studies are properly completed in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system.
• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Two years of experience at the level of a certified* Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

In addition, please attach to the application a clear copy of current/valid/active and unrestricted license/certifications:

• Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT), AND Mammographic Certification both issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch, AND
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate. This class requires that the employee 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience as certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures beyond the minimum requirements.
• A completed Venipuncture Certificate from an accredited college or institution reflecting completion date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

To receive credit for certifications, include a legible copy when filing your online application or email within seven (7) calendar days of filing to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, at Documents should show the name of issuing agency, title, date of issuance and expiration of the license/certification.
Please note, applications submitted without the required certifications will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original certificate (current/active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

*Experience at the level of certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures is defined as under general direction, performing screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level, meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
Candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a register 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 register accordingly. We will use this register to fill vacancies in the LA Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
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. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, supervisor name and title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
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 could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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Social Security Number (SSN):

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Internet Access:

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
User ID and Password:

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