How to hire a mammography technician

How to hire a mammography technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mammography technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The mammography technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a mammography technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a mammography technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of mammography technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Mammography Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Mammography Technician	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.	$16-56
   Radiation Therapist	A radiation therapist is a medical professional who works in hospitals or cancer treatment centers and treats cancer and other diseases in patients by giving radiation treatments. Radiation therapists are required to explain the treatment plans to patients as well as conduct x-ray tests on patients to determine the exact location of the area that requires treatment... Show more	$30-54
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ARRT
   • Patient Care
   • Mammography Technologist
   • Customer Service
   • Pacs
   • Radiography
   • MQSA
   • Patient History
   • Mammographic Procedures
   • ACR
   • Compassion
   • FDA
   • Patient Education

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   Responsibilities:

   • Identify, prepare and position patients for procedure by using establish diagnostic imaging protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
   • Analyze images, FRAX, form DXA reports, send exams to PACS, transfer complete reports to RIS.
   • Perform DXA scans, including LVA.
   • Perform MRI and mammography exams.
   • Enter data daily for RIS system.
   • Perform DEXA scans for osteoporosis testing.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mammography technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A mammography technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, mammography technicians' average salary in south dakota is 66% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mammography technicians 70% less than senior-level mammography technicians.
   • Certifications. A mammography technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a mammography technician's salary.

   Average mammography technician salary

   $64,362yearly

   $30.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mammography technician salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average mammography technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$122,574	$59
   2	Maryland	$86,309	$41
   3	New York	$82,110	$39
   4	Massachusetts	$77,955	$37
   5	District of Columbia	$75,134	$36
   6	New Jersey	$75,003	$36
   7	Oregon	$74,030	$36
   8	Nevada	$73,826	$35
   9	Washington	$73,413	$35
   10	Arizona	$72,527	$35
   11	Texas	$72,446	$35
   12	Virginia	$63,245	$30
   13	Georgia	$62,222	$30
   14	Maine	$60,769	$29
   15	Colorado	$60,656	$29
   16	Louisiana	$59,101	$28
   17	North Carolina	$58,096	$28
   18	Utah	$56,397	$27
   19	Florida	$50,896	$24
   20	Ohio	$48,804	$23

   Average mammography technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stability Healthcare	$115,149	$55.36
   2	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$114,612	$55.10	3
   3	Soliant	$113,560	$54.60
   4	VIVA USA	$111,517	$53.61
   5	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$104,307	$50.15	9
   6	University of California-Berkeley	$104,238	$50.11
   7	MAS Medical Staffing	$100,660	$48.39	22
   8	Opelousas General Health System	$100,308	$48.23	2
   9	Overlake Medical Center & Clinics	$99,550	$47.86	18
   10	Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.	$98,862	$47.53	99
   11	Conway Medical Center	$98,725	$47.46	1
   12	Carson Tahoe Health	$97,621	$46.93
   13	Kaiser Permanente	$95,732	$46.02	255
   14	Akumin	$95,432	$45.88	355
   15	Saratoga Hospital	$94,078	$45.23	16
   16	Methodist Health System	$93,709	$45.05	44
   17	Hawaii Pacific Health	$93,198	$44.81	13
   18	Highmark	$92,423	$44.43	47
   19	Marin General Hospital: Foley Pamela MD	$92,396	$44.42	1
   20	Enloe Medical Center	$91,995	$44.23	8

4. Writing a mammography technician job description

   A job description for a mammography technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a mammography technician job description:

   Mammography technician job description example

   Novant Health is seeking a Mammography Tech who displays capable knowledge and experience in delivering high quality mammographic and biopsy procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
   
   At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
   #novanthealthallied
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program, required. Experience : One year experience in Mammography, preferred. Licensure/Certification : Certified and registered by ARRT in Radiography and Mammography - RT(R)(M), required. Certified and registered by ARRT in Bone Densitometry - RT(R)(M)(BD), preferred. Applicable state license, required. Additional Skills (required) : Analytical ability, basic computer skills, good communication skills, ability to adapt to procedures based on age of patient, ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Prepares patient for procedures. Operates Mammography equipment.
   Responsibilities
   
   It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
   Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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5. Post your job

   To find the right mammography technician 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 mammography technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit mammography technicians 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 mammography technician job on Zippia to find and recruit mammography technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit mammography technicians, 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 mammography technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the mammography technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new mammography technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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