Mammography Technologist
Edmonds, WA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Mammography Tech

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform a variety of radiological technical procedures specific to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in a high volume outpatient setting.
• Produce high quality diagnostic and screening mammographic images including:

  • 3-D Mammography
  • Diagnostic Mammograms
  • Fine Needle Aspirations
  • Needle Localizations
  • Screening Mammograms
  • Stereotactic Biopsy
• Interact with patients in a caring and comforting manner.
• Jointly responsible for quality control activities as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the FDA.
• New techs observe 25 exams before working independently.
• Must be open to floating to other campuses within the system.
• Patient Age Group: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience; 2 years of full-time mammography experience strongly preferred.
• Active Washington State license required to submit.
• Proficiency in diagnostic and screening mammograms.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Department hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Must have a background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; nursing degrees or related education must be verified.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment Application: Must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
  • Fit mask test (annual, travel only).
  • Immunizations and screenings including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual update required)
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
    • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
    • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
    • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
  • Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
  • Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates.

Additional Notes

• Candidates new to the department will have supervised observation before independent work.
• Floating to other campuses within the Providence system is required.
• Must comply with all Providence Health and Services policies including float policy acknowledgment.
• Required to complete Providence-specific training modules via WorkRamp LMS prior to start, including annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules as applicable.
• Epic training modules may be required depending on assignment location.
• WA state multi-state licensed nurses must complete demographic attestations prior to start.

This position is ideal for a mammography technologist with experience in diagnostic and screening mammograms, who holds an active Washington license and is comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient breast imaging environment with some floating responsibilities.