SUPERVISING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

SUPERVISING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Salary

$94,008.00 - $126,684.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5797B

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

07/21/2026

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Position/Program Information

Filing Start Date:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. PT - continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER

Y5797B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from everyone!

No withholds will be allowed.

Required experience/education MUST be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

WHY WORK FOR US?

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR WILL:

Supervise breast imaging operations at a hospital or a surgical center and staff performing a variety of breast imaging screenings and diagnostic tests, perform diagnostic tests and related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and organizes work in an assigned unit to assure that all examinations are expeditiously processed and meet requisite standards of quality and safety.

• Schedules and assigns personnel to workstations on the basis of such factors as immediate workload, the number of employees available, and the extent of their training in the procedures involved.

• Evaluates the work of assigned personnel and counsels them on their performance; effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.

• Performs administrative duties such as ensuring certificates and licenses are valid and up to date and preparing for ACR accreditation and MQSA renewals.

• Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements at a hospital or a surgical center on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance, or service provider. Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements of clinical staff, when needed.

• Responsible for tracking patients, utilizing the tracking system of the mammography reporting system.

• Audits processing sensitometry records and other equipment/accessory quality control data for compliance with policy and trends/problem identification.

• Assists physicians (radiologist, surgeons, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g. stereotactic biopsy, MRI breast biopsies, needle localization, galactograms).

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography during staff shortage.

• Contacts vendors for services when needed.

• Conducts clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.

• Orients new personnel to the mammography department.

• Confirms proper archiving and availability of images in the Picture Archiving and Communication System, and assures studies are properly completed in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system.

• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Two years of experience at the level of a certified* Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

In addition, please attach to the application a clear copy of current/valid/active and unrestricted license/certifications:

• Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT), AND Mammographic Certification both issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch, AND
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Associates for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate. This class requires that the employee stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience as certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures beyond the minimum requirements.
• A completed Venipuncture Certificate from an accredited college or institution reflecting completion date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

To receive credit for certifications, include a legible copy when filing your online application or email within seven (7) calendar days of filing to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, at MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov. Documents should show the name of issuing agency, title, date of issuance and expiration of the license/certification.

Please note, applications submitted without the required certifications will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original certificate (current/active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

• Experience at the level of certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures is defined as under general direction, performing screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level, meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the register accordingly. We will use this register to fill vacancies in the LA Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, supervisor name and title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on your application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov

New email addresses will have to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number (SSN):

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Internet Access:

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

User ID and Password:

All applicants should file their application online using their own log in credentials. Using a family or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA Coordinator:

(323) 914-7111

Teletype Phone:

(800) 899-4099

CA Relay Service Phone:

(800) 735-2922

Department Contact Phone & Email:

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst

MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov

(213) 288-7000

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicants sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the relevant information requested. The experience(s) you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST also be consistent with the experience(s) listed and detailed under the Work Experience Section of your application. Comments/answers such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a valid response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

02

Notifications such as non-acceptance of application and results of exam will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging in to the governmentjobs.com website and view your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Experience Requirement:

How many years of experience do you have at the level of a certified* Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures?

• Experience at the level of certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures is defined as under general direction, performs screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.
• No experience.
• Less than 1 year.
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years.
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more.

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Experience Requirement: Please describe your experience that supports your response to the SQ# 3 above. For each experience, please provide the below information. If you have no experience, please indicate "no experience": Please also make sure the experience(s) you claim are also listed/detailed in the Work Experience Section of your application.

Name of Agency/Organization: Position/Title Held: Date of Employment: mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy Hours Worked Per Week: Detailed Description of Work Performed/Duties:

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License Requirement (Certified Radiologic Technologist) Do you possess a valid and active Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch?

• Yes, I have a valid and active CRT registration and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have a valid and active CRT registration and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of application submission.
• No, I do not have the required certification.

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License Requirement (Mammographic Radiologic Technology) Do you possess a valid and active Certification as a Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch?

• Yes, I have an active and valid MRT registration and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have a valid and active MRT registration and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of application submission.
• No, I do not have the required certification.

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License Requirement (Basic Life Support) Do you possess a valid and active certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program?

• Yes, I have an active and valid BLS registration and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have a valid and active BLS registration and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of application submission.
• No, I do not have the required certification.

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Did you complete a Venipuncture Certification from an accredited college or institution?

• Yes, I have completed a Venipuncture Certification and will attach proof to my online application.
• Yes, I have completed a Venipuncture Certification and will email proof to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of application submission.
• No, I do not have the certification.

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Please provide details of your completed Venipuncture Certification in the format provided below. Indicate NA if you have not completed the certification.

Title of Certification: Name of College or Institution: Date Completed:

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov