Mammography and Bone Density Technologist
Mount Pleasant, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Specialist

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform screening mammograms and bone density exams.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Must provide copies of licenses, certifications, proof of continuing education, and mammogram statistics.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (front and back of card).
• BLS (Basic Life Support), preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (front and back of card).
• National Tech Certification as applicable.
• State License verification (primary source online verification).
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for ER & Behavioral Health units.

Required Background Checks and Documents

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start).
• Background Check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SS Trace and County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled.
  • Nationwide and Sex Offender searches.
  • Pennsylvania Statewide Patch Certificate (PA Patch search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start.
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprinting (specific process and follow-up required).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year of start.
• Annual TB questionnaire for past positive TB.
• Immunizations or positive titers within 10 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer within 10 years, or signed declination.
• Negative 15-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1); declinations accepted.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score).
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or higher if Angoff score is higher.

Facility-Specific Requirements (Must be completed prior to start)

• Orientation Checklist
• Pandemic Attestation
• Code of Conduct
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Disclosure Statement (must include date)
• Employment Handbook review
• Job Description acknowledgment (signed)
• Various training and assessments for RN/LPN including:

  • Assessment of Patient Policy
  • Interdisciplinary Plans of Care
  • Skin Integrity Training
  • Mobility Training
  • Catheter Training
• Religious and Medical COVID Exemptions (if applicable) must be properly documented.

References and Skills

• 2 Professional References required for Travel, Allied, Per Diem Acute Care roles.
• 1 Professional Reference required for Per Diem Non-Acute Care roles.
• Skills Checklist required annually.

This position requires thorough documentation and compliance with state and facility-specific regulations prior to start.