How to hire a mammographer

How to hire a mammographer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mammographer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mammographer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mammographer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a mammographer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A mammographer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, mammographers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of mammographer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Mammographer	Description	Hourly rate
   Mammographer	Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.	$13-60
   Pet/Ct Technologist	A Pet/CT Technologist performs examinations of patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of illnesses. They maintain a clean environment inside and outside of the mobile coach/facility.	$14-64
   X-Ray Technician	The job of X-ray technicians, or X-ray technologists, is to detect medical issues that may need urgent medical treatment using cutting-edge imaging methods. The pictures they generate aid physicians in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses with better accuracy... Show more	$15-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ARRT
   • Patient Care
   • Radiology
   • Pacs
   • Customer Service
   • Patient History
   • MQSA
   • Radiation Safety
   • Quality Images
   • Diagnostic Mammography
   • FDA
   • RIS
   • Bone Density

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
   • General radiography, EKG, scheduling, insurance verification, and diagnostic testing authorizations.
   • Used CR and DR general radiography equipment.
   • Perform mammography with FFDM on PACS and RIS computer systems.
   • Ensure department are in compliance with all MQSA requirements and receive ACR accreditation.
   • Perform general, trauma, and surgery radiography alone and as a team.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mammographer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A mammographer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, mammographers' average salary in alabama is 51% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mammographers earn 78% less than senior-level mammographers.
   • Certifications. A mammographer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a mammographer's salary.

   Average mammographer salary

   $59,730yearly

   $28.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mammographer salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a mammographer job description

   A mammographer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a mammographer job description:

   Mammographer job description example

   • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
   • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiology credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Requires completion of a federally approved 40 hour mammography training course within 3 Months (90 days) of hire and completion of 25 supervised mammography studies to meet (TDSHS) requirements.
   • Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
   • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.

   Education:

   • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

   
   Additional Preferences
   
   

   • 3D Mammography experience is a plus

   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right mammographer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with mammographers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit mammographers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mammographer job on Zippia to find and recruit mammographer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit mammographers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mammographer

   Once you've found the mammographer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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