Mammography Assistant

Location: Boone, North Carolina | PRN | Shifts Vary

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Mammography Assistant at UNC Health Appalachian, you will play an important support role in delivering high-quality breast imaging services. Working alongside technologists and clinical teams, you will help ensure a smooth patient experience while supporting safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a mission-driven environment.

• Compensation: Starting at $18.31 /hour, based on experience, education, and internal equity
• Schedule: Full-time, variable shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement with employer match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts

What You’ll Do as a Mammography Assistant

• Assist mammography technologists with patient preparation and workflow support
• Provide non-clinical patient care support, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the imaging process
• Perform clerical duties including scheduling support, documentation, and patient coordination
• Support regulatory and compliance functions within the mammography department
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for imaging procedures
• Communicate effectively with patients to provide clear instructions and a positive experience
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of imaging areas in accordance with infection control standards
• Collaborate with technologists, physicians, and team members to support efficient operations
• Demonstrate professionalism and alignment with UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of patient care techniques and medical terminology preferred (e.g., CNA-level training or equivalent experience)
• CNA certification preferred but not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at hire

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide safe and effective support within scope of role
• Knowledge of patient care processes and clinical workflow
• Strong customer service skills with a patient-centered approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Physical & Work Environment

• 8 hours per shift
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• 50 lbs
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching
• Continuous hand, finger, and wrist dexterity with close visual attention
• Frequent patient mobilization (> 4 hours per day)
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical equipment and clinical environment hazards
• Infrequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Potential exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
• Irregular hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What Sets Us Apart

• Supportive Role in Patient Care: Be part of a team delivering critical breast imaging services
• Career Growth: Opportunity to gain clinical experience and advance within imaging or patient care roles
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced technologists and healthcare professionals
• Community & Lifestyle: Enjoy life in Boone, NC, with access to outdoor recreation and a vibrant community
• Mission-Driven Environment: Join a team committed to compassion, quality, and patient-centered care

Ready to support a team delivering high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care?
Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Mammography Assistant.

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.