Mammography Technologist
Oakland, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Rotating weekend shifts: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with Monday off
  • Every other weekend and 1 Saturday per month required
• Floating required within the breast center and mobile mammography van service across the Bay Area

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Tech
• Education: Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
  • California State Mammography Licensure (Certified Radiologic Technologist certification by the California Department of Health Services)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; explanations required for gaps over 1 year
• Professional references: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • 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
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Competency and Other Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., Standards of Business Conduct, HIPAA Agreement, Code of Conduct)
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be willing to float and travel via mobile mammography van throughout the Bay Area
• Multiple background checks and verifications are required before and during the assignment
• Compliance with all health and safety protocols including immunizations and fit testing is mandatory

This position is ideal for a Mammography Tech with at least 2 years of experience, appropriate certifications, and licensure in California, who is comfortable with a travel/contract role involving floating and mobile mammography services.