Mammography Technologist
Mountain View, CA
Host Healthcare
7x6 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technician (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Mountain View, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Mammography Technician (Mammo Tech)
• Shift Options:

  • Tuesday to Saturday or Monday to Friday, 5 days of 8-hour shifts
  • Variable shifts: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Day shift on the fifth day (Saturday)
  • Possible days off: Sunday/Monday or Friday/Sunday
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Mammography Technician
• Travel experience preferred

Certifications

• CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
• AART (American Association of Radiologic Technologists)
• RHM (Registered in Mammography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (not required if highest education is high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification for the last 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied roles

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)

Additional Compliance & Documentation

• Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • HIPAA acknowledgment
  • Emergency contact form
  • Abuse policy
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Orientation and safety checklists
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Conditional offer of employment attestation required prior to start
• Religious exemption forms available for PAPR use and certain vaccine exemptions (case-by-case approval)

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable)
• Other unit-specific skills checklists and competency exams as required

Notes

• Some certifications and verifications must be completed or verified within 30 days of start (e.g., state license, tech certification)
• Some requirements may vary based on position specifics; verify with hiring manager or clinical lead as needed
• Annual renewals required for certain background checks, health documents, and certifications

This position offers a structured schedule with variable shifts and every other weekend off, ideal for experienced Mammography Technicians seeking travel contract opportunities in California.