Los Angeles County
  • SUPERVISING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • Los Angeles, California United States View Map
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 Associate's 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 employer's 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 applicant's 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 friend's login information may erase a candidate's 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

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