Travel Mammography Tech in Suffolk, VA

Key Responsibilities Perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive breast imaging, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) procedures according to established protocols for physician interpretation. Select and operate breast imaging equipment, including Hologic systems, and apply appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.

Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Location

Suffolk, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating Saturdays (approximately 1 per month, 7:45am–3:00pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive breast imaging, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) procedures according to established protocols for physician interpretation
• Assist the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and that informed consent is obtained by the performing physician
• Correlate and document patient clinical history with the procedure and convey relevant information to the licensed provider prior to examination
• Select and operate breast imaging equipment, including Hologic systems, and apply appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images
• Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others throughout all mammographic procedures
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions, and participate in departmental quality assessment and improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• ARRT certification and registration in both Radiography (R) and Mammography (M) — credentials must be in hand
• Active Virginia state licensure — must be in hand at time of placement
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered mammography technologist
• Experience performing breast biopsies
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (required prior to direct patient care)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with bone density (DEXA) scanning
• Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program
• Familiarity with Hologic mammography equipment

Why Join Us

• Flexible contract start dates available — this position can begin any week based on candidate availability
• Opportunity to work within a dedicated breast imaging department serving a established regional healthcare market