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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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Performs a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Mammography Technologist - Level I, as defined within the job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
- MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
- OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
- PA: No state license is required
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WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
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Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
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Registered in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
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Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
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State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience as a mammography technologist.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
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Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient (to include all exams within job scope).
-
Works to continually develop skill sets and become competent in ALL exams within job scope defined by leadership.
-
Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
-
Positions and compresses the patient accurately for procedure and fully images all breast tissue.
-
Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
-
Evaluates images for compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
-
Educates patient regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
-
Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
-
Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
-
Performs a full range of mammographic imaging quality control tests in accordance with the manufacturer and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Track module.
-
Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies, Mammography, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
-
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
-
Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area.
-
Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures.
-
Maintains MQSA compliance.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
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Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
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Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
-
Carry items of up to 20 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
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Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
The Mammography Technologist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for mammography technologists.
To apply for the next level, the mammography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Level 1
- No experience required.
- All mammography technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level.
- One year of experience.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Three years of experience.
- Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
Level 4
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Five years of experience.
- Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets.
Additional Job Description:
4-10hr day shifts. Rotating weekends, no holidays.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
UHC United Hospital Center
Cost Center:
152 UHC Mammography and Breast Care
Address:
327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
Performs a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Mammography Technologist - Level I, as defined within the job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
- MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
- OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
- PA: No state license is required
-
WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
-
Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
-
Registered in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
-
Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
-
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience as a mammography technologist.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient (to include all exams within job scope).
-
Works to continually develop skill sets and become competent in ALL exams within job scope defined by leadership.
-
Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
-
Positions and compresses the patient accurately for procedure and fully images all breast tissue.
-
Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
-
Evaluates images for compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
-
Educates patient regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
-
Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
-
Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
-
Performs a full range of mammographic imaging quality control tests in accordance with the manufacturer and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Track module.
-
Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies, Mammography, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
-
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
-
Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area.
-
Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures.
-
Maintains MQSA compliance.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
-
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
-
Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
-
Carry items of up to 20 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-
Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
-
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
The Mammography Technologist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for mammography technologists.
To apply for the next level, the mammography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Level 1
- No experience required.
- All mammography technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level.
- One year of experience.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Three years of experience.
- Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
Level 4
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Five years of experience.
- Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets.
Additional Job Description:
4-10hr day shifts. Rotating weekends, no holidays.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
UHC United Hospital Center
Cost Center:
152 UHC Mammography and Breast Care
Address:
327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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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.