MRI Technologist
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- mammography technologist
- radiologic technologist
- breast imaging
The Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic breast imaging procedures using ionizing radiation and ultrasound to assist physicians in diagnosis. They ensure patient safety, optimize imaging quality, and comply with regulatory standards including medication administration and radiation exposure documentation. This role requires specialized education, certification, and experience in radiologic technology and mammography.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule: Per Diem
Work Type: Part time
Department: JM-Mammography Radiology Team
Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Job ID: R-83127
Job Summary
Mammography Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation and multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A mammographer performs breast imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data, including mammographic and sonographic images needed for diagnosis, at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Mammography Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of mammographic and sonographic breast imaging procedures. Mammography Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.Union- YesJob Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Imaging pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing or assisting with clinical breast examination.
- Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
- Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
- Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Mammography Technologist RT(R)(M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Our Purpose & Values
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Veritone to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.
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Founded in 1915, Geisinger Health serves nearly 3 million residents in nearly 50 counties as a not-for-profit, fully integrated health services organization that is dedicated to excellence in care, education, research and service. SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS: GEISINGER CLINICPhysician-led, multispecialty group practice with more than 900 physicians, including 200 primary care physiciansGEISINGER HEALTH PLANA health insurance company with an array of insurance products and more than 448,000 members. Geisinger Health Plan is the top ranked plan in Pennsylvania and in the top 10 nationally according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Private Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2011 - 2012.




