Mammography Technologist
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Schedule & Work Details

• Monday to Friday, with 1-2 Saturdays per month as needed
• Weekend work: 1-2 Saturdays (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) if scheduled; day off during the week if Saturday is worked
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice and outpatient as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs/RRTs/CRTs in related specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required as per specialty guidelines
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Cert Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start (if applicable)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start (not required by client)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; if positive history, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination (declination required if titer negative)
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Other Vaccinations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended (not required for clearance)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Floating may include outpatient areas within scope of practice
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Privileging requirements apply only to certain specialties (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured schedule with limited weekend work, no call, and supports first-time travel healthcare workers. Compliance with certifications, health screenings, and competency exams is mandatory for assignment start.