Working/Functional Title
Radiographer II / Mammographer
Position Summary
Job Summary:
The Radiographer II / Mammographer performs high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures, including general radiography and mammography, in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. This role ensures optimal image quality, patient safety, and comfort while collaborating with radiologists and healthcare team members to support accurate diagnoses. Responsibilities include equipment operation, quality control, patient education, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates technical expertise, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides quality and compassionate patient care.
- Performs the scanning procedures and calibrates the equipment.
- Processes x-ray film or scans, examines film for diagnostic quality and delivers film to the Radiologist and/or Physician for diagnosis.
- Preps and assists with procedures.
- Transports patients to and from Radiology Department or transports portable x-ray equipment to the patient.
- Administers appropriate drugs and positions patients in order to prepare for radiographic examinations, fluoroscopy and/or magnetic resonance imaging.
- Stocks supplies as needed for patient care.
- Maintains exam rooms.
- Maintains and performs simple repairs to radiographic equipment as needed.
- Enters patient information into a variety of PACS, RIS, and EMR systems in order to assist in the maintenance of patient files.
- Instructs and mentors students in the taking of radiographs.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical, vocational or business school in an approved Radiologic Technologist program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the use of radiology equipment and exposure techniques and positioning and care of patients; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and additional certification(s) in the area(s) of specialization as required by law or to meet industry standards.
** Required ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist in the area of general radiology.
Desired Qualifications
1-3 years of related experience with mammography including 3D imaging, breast procedures, and stereotactic biopsy preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter
Resume
Proof of valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist credentials in general radiology and mammography.
Work Hours
Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website
HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU
Summary of Physical Demands
The job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting and positioning patients and/or viewing a VDT screen more than 75% of the time.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 03/03/2026 at 11:55 PM
