Mammography Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts
Mammography Technologist jobs in Massachusetts are consistently active, with demand concentrated across academic medical centers, hospital-based breast imaging programs, and outpatient radiology networks at every level from entry-level to lead technologist. The largest hiring activity clusters in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers such as Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and UMass Memorial Health maintain ongoing breast imaging programs. The most in-demand specialties include 3D tomosynthesis, stereotactic biopsy, and breast ultrasound. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mammography Technologist (per diem)The Radiology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID Needham) offers a wide array of personalized services for our patients. We have short wait times and technologists whose top priority is accommodating you. As a community hospital, our staff offers a personal touch not always found at larger institutions. Our radiologists are members of the medical staff of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston.
Job Description:
Job Summary: Possesses the knowledge of procedures and policies related to the Radiology department. Activities are specifically directed by the manager. Performs a wide variety of specific and specialized duties and procedures on hospital inpatients and outpatients as indicated by physician orders in Mammography/Breast Imaging. Performs these duties using independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility and quality of work in designated areas of procedures as required. This position requires a high level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff. The individual must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek managerial assistance as appropriate.
Essential Responsibilities:
Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of all procedures in Mammography/Breast Imaging.
Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams and maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examinations performed.
Performs quality control on all equipment according to standard procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Confirms with patient two patient identifiers (Full Name & DOB).
Checks requested exams for orders, indication, appropriateness and pertinent history.
Adheres to state and federal requirements as they relate to radiation safety.
Assures the consistency of all operating procedures and equipment within the guidelines of the ACR, Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Department of Radiology.
Maintains all documentation necessary to obtain and retain certification and licensing by all agencies.
Works with the Mammography Section Supervisor to assure optimal quality images and patient satisfaction.
Effectively manages the PACS technology by bringing exams to Reviewed Status and merging exams as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Vocational or Technical training required. Associate's degree preferred.
License RAML-Mammography required., or Registration Radiography Mam & CT required., and Certificate 1 American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year diagnostic mammography experience.
Prior experience with Digital mammography and PACS.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 .
Physical Nature of the Job:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.
Pay Range:
$46.00 - $68.35The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Mammography Technologist (per diem)The Radiology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID Needham) offers a wide array of personalized services for our patients. We have short wait times and technologists whose top priority is accommodating you. As a community hospital, our staff offers a personal touch not always found at larger institutions. Our radiologists are members of the medical staff of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston.
Job Description:
Job Summary: Possesses the knowledge of procedures and policies related to the Radiology department. Activities are specifically directed by the manager. Performs a wide variety of specific and specialized duties and procedures on hospital inpatients and outpatients as indicated by physician orders in Mammography/Breast Imaging. Performs these duties using independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility and quality of work in designated areas of procedures as required. This position requires a high level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff. The individual must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek managerial assistance as appropriate.
Essential Responsibilities:
Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of all procedures in Mammography/Breast Imaging.
Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams and maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examinations performed.
Performs quality control on all equipment according to standard procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Confirms with patient two patient identifiers (Full Name & DOB).
Checks requested exams for orders, indication, appropriateness and pertinent history.
Adheres to state and federal requirements as they relate to radiation safety.
Assures the consistency of all operating procedures and equipment within the guidelines of the ACR, Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Department of Radiology.
Maintains all documentation necessary to obtain and retain certification and licensing by all agencies.
Works with the Mammography Section Supervisor to assure optimal quality images and patient satisfaction.
Effectively manages the PACS technology by bringing exams to Reviewed Status and merging exams as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Vocational or Technical training required. Associate's degree preferred.
License RAML-Mammography required., or Registration Radiography Mam & CT required., and Certificate 1 American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year diagnostic mammography experience.
Prior experience with Digital mammography and PACS.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 .
Physical Nature of the Job:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.
Pay Range:
$46.00 - $68.35The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The qualifications that appear most often in mammography technologist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts radiologic technologist license with mammography authorization from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
- ARRT certification in radiography and mammography (M) specialty credential required
- Proficiency with digital mammography systems including 3D tomosynthesis platforms
- Experience or training in stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy procedures
- Familiarity with MQSA regulations and ACR accreditation quality standards
- Strong patient communication skills working with patients of varying anxiety levels
Mammography Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mammography technologist in Massachusetts?
To work as a mammography technologist in Massachusetts, you must hold an active radiologic technologist license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Radiation Therapy, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine, with a mammography authorization. You also need ARRT certification in radiography plus the mammography specialty credential. Most roles require completion of an accredited radiologic technology program, followed by clinical hours in mammography to meet state and MQSA requirements.
How much do mammography technologists make in Massachusetts?
Mammography technologists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $103,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,350 for the lowest 10% to over $131,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mammography technologists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring mammography technologists in Massachusetts right now include Optum, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical systems and affiliated outpatient imaging centers means openings appear regularly across both large hospital campuses and community-based breast health clinics throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most mammography technologist jobs?
The cities with the most mammography technologist openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Newton, and Needham. Boston leads because of its high concentration of academic medical centers and cancer institutes, while Worcester and Springfield reflect the large regional hospital systems, such as UMass Memorial and Baystate Health, that anchor breast imaging services across central and western Massachusetts.
Are there remote mammography technologist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Mammography technologists work directly with patients using specialized imaging equipment, making the role almost entirely hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of mammography technologist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those limited opportunities are generally in quality assurance review, MQSA compliance consulting, or medical imaging education rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a mammography technologist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a Massachusetts-accredited radiologic technology program and then applying to new-graduate training tracks at large systems such as Mass General Brigham or Beth Israel Deaconess, which offer structured mammography orientation for technologists transitioning from general radiography or fluoroscopy. Gaining ARRT mammography specialty certification as early as eligible significantly strengthens your candidacy, and lateral moves from general rad tech or ultrasound roles are a common door into dedicated breast imaging positions across Massachusetts community hospitals.
Where can I find and apply to mammography technologist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to mammography technologist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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