What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST position at County of Los Angeles?
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
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:
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:
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.
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.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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