Mammographer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Mammographers in the U.S. work under H-1B visa or EB-3 visa sponsorship through hospitals, imaging centers, and health systems. Employers regularly sponsor qualified candidates, and ARRT certification plus a relevant degree are the baseline requirements most petitions are built around. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being?
Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Mammographer today!
Why Join Us?
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
- Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
- State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!
- 13 Breast Imaging Centers across the Greater Pittsburgh area!
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health!
- We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research! The Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants.
Work Schedule:
- Primarily daylight shifts, Monday through Friday!
- Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
- Occasional, rotating Saturday shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- NO holidays, on-call hours, or Sundays!
- Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage needs.
- Mammographers are able to choose their two other rotational locations!
New graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) and new Mammographers are encouraged to apply – we will train!
If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education.
Responsibilities:
- Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings.
- Provides individualized breast self-examination instruction and discusses the importance of an annual clinical breast examination performed by a qualified healthcare provider.
- Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers, reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
- Performs mammography procedures, including proper application of breast compression, positioning, and a variety of special mammography views to maximize the diagnostic quality of the examination.
- Prepares patient for mammography procedure and tends to the physical safety and comfort of the patient.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patients' fears and solicit their cooperation.
- Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
- Assists with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive see localization, and sentinel node injection procedures.
- Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains radioactive material safety.
- If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture.
- May be required to administer PO and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assess patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast.
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of approved Mammography Training Course that fulfills the requirements set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) in preparation for Mammography certification board examination within 30 days of hire.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARRT Certificate
- Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being?
Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Mammographer today!
Why Join Us?
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
- Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
- State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!
- 13 Breast Imaging Centers across the Greater Pittsburgh area!
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health!
- We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research! The Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants.
Work Schedule:
- Primarily daylight shifts, Monday through Friday!
- Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
- Occasional, rotating Saturday shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- NO holidays, on-call hours, or Sundays!
- Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage needs.
- Mammographers are able to choose their two other rotational locations!
New graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) and new Mammographers are encouraged to apply – we will train!
If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education.
Responsibilities:
- Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings.
- Provides individualized breast self-examination instruction and discusses the importance of an annual clinical breast examination performed by a qualified healthcare provider.
- Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers, reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
- Performs mammography procedures, including proper application of breast compression, positioning, and a variety of special mammography views to maximize the diagnostic quality of the examination.
- Prepares patient for mammography procedure and tends to the physical safety and comfort of the patient.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patients' fears and solicit their cooperation.
- Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
- Assists with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive see localization, and sentinel node injection procedures.
- Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains radioactive material safety.
- If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture.
- May be required to administer PO and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assess patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast.
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of approved Mammography Training Course that fulfills the requirements set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) in preparation for Mammography certification board examination within 30 days of hire.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARRT Certificate
- Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Confirm your ARRT certification transfers
U.S. employers require ARRT certification in mammography. If you hold equivalent credentials from another country, verify how they map to ARRT standards before applying. Some employers will sponsor while you complete the equivalency process, but most prefer candidates already certified.
Target health systems, not just hospitals
Large health systems like Kaiser, HCA, and academic medical centers have dedicated HR and legal teams that handle visa petitions routinely. They sponsor more reliably than small independent imaging clinics, which rarely have the infrastructure for H-1B or EB-3 filings.
Understand how your degree supports the H-1B
Mammography qualifies as a specialty occupation, but USCIS scrutinizes petitions where the degree field and job duties don't clearly align. A degree in radiologic technology, medical imaging, or a closely related field strengthens your petition considerably compared to a general science background.
Ask about EB-3 sponsorship explicitly
Many imaging employers who routinely hire foreign workers default to EB-3 permanent residence sponsorship alongside the H-1B. Ask during the interview process whether the role includes a green card pathway. Some will sponsor both concurrently, which significantly improves your long-term options.
State licensure must align with your work location
Mammographers are licensed at the state level, and requirements differ across states. Confirm you can obtain licensure in the state where the role is based before the employer files your H-1B petition. Licensing delays can stall the entire sponsorship timeline significantly.
Highlight FDA MQSA compliance experience
U.S. mammography facilities must comply with FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act regulations. Demonstrating familiarity with MQSA protocols, equipment QC procedures, and accreditation standards makes you a stronger candidate and signals to employers that onboarding will be straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can mammographers get H-1B visa sponsorship in the U.S.?
Yes. Mammography qualifies as a specialty occupation under the H-1B visa because it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as radiologic technology or medical imaging. Hospitals and health systems regularly sponsor mammographers, particularly in markets with imaging staff shortages. ARRT certification and state licensure are required alongside the degree for a petition to be approvable.
What visa options are available for foreign mammographers beyond the H-1B?
Beyond the H-1B, mammographers can pursue EB-3 green card sponsorship through employer-sponsored PERM labor certification, which is common at larger health systems. Candidates from certain countries may also explore TN visa status if the role fits the medical technologist category under USMCA, though this is less straightforward than for some other allied health professions and should be confirmed with an immigration attorney.
Do I need a four-year degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a mammographer?
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific specialty for H-1B approval. A two-year associate degree alone is generally not sufficient, but a combination of a two-year degree plus several years of progressive, specialized experience may be treated as equivalent under USCIS evaluation standards. Some employers will also support credential evaluation to demonstrate equivalency if you trained outside the U.S. system.
How competitive is visa sponsorship for mammography roles compared to other imaging jobs?
Mammographers face less H-1B lottery competition than roles in software or finance because fewer petitions are filed in this specialty. The bigger challenge is finding employers willing to sponsor, since smaller imaging clinics often lack the legal resources for it. Focusing your search on large health networks improves your odds significantly. Migrate Mate lists mammography roles with confirmed sponsorship, which removes the guesswork from your search.
Will a mammography-specific credential from outside the U.S. be recognized by employers?
Foreign credentials are not automatically recognized. Most U.S. employers require candidates to obtain ARRT certification, which may involve sitting for the examination or demonstrating equivalency through a credentialing organization such as CGFNS or ICES. The process takes time, so beginning credential evaluation early is important. Some employers will extend a conditional offer contingent on certification completion, particularly in regions with persistent mammography staffing shortages.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Mammographer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.