Perform routine screening mammography examinations to obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Educate patients about the procedure and maintain a calm environment to support anxious patients.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The Mammography Technologist performs routine screening mammography examinations to obtain high quality radiographs.
Obtains images of excellent diagnostic quality to optimally demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients.
The technologist educates the patient about the exam and takes measures to provide and care for the patient’s safety and properly utilizes procedure related patient care/support devices appropriate for the age of the patient.
Alerts Supervisor and/or appropriate staff of potential problems or equipment malfunctions.
Maintains a relaxed environment to calm anxious patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
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Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Requires an Associate degree or higher from an ARRT-approved program and valid California Radiologic Technologist licenses for both Diagnostic and Mammographic technology. ARRT and AHA BLS certifications are required, with Mammography certification needed within six months of hire.
Market context
In California, Mammography Technologist I roles are typically competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold the required radiologic licenses and can move quickly into breast imaging workflows. This per diem opening asks for an ARRT-approved degree, California Diagnostic and Mammographic technologist licenses, ARRT and AHA BLS certification, and mammography certification within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure and certification timeline before applying.
