Mammography & DEXA Technologist
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• No weekend shifts required
• No floating to other departments
• Patient procedures include Screening/Diagnostic Mammograms, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, and DEXA Scans
• Equipment used: HOLOGIC Mammography and DEXA Scan
• Charting system: Syngo Radiology Information System
• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• First-time travelers accepted

Licensure & Certifications Required

• New Jersey Radiologic Technologist License (pending license acceptable)
• ARRT Mammography certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for CCU and possibly other units
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, required for all units except MTs/MLTs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for pediatric-related units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU, RRT-NICU, Nursery, L&D, Postpartum/Mother-baby
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NALS, EFM)
• State License copy and Primary Source Verification as applicable
• IV Certification required if previously worked in New Jersey hospitals (RNs only)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for AICU and ED specialties

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Acute care experience: Minimum 2 years required (per employment application requirements)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including aliases and jurisdictions
• International background checks if candidate has lived or worked outside the U.S. in the last 7 years
• Background check must be completed within 30 days of start
• SAM and OIG searches required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam or fit-to-work statement from a physician (no annual update required)
• Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 3 months of start; follow-up chest x-ray if indicated
• TB questionnaire if applicable
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis C: Negative or non-reactive titer required
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (medical and religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within one year of start; on-site drug screen at assignment start

Orientation & Training

• Mandatory hospital orientation required
• Completion of assigned Cornerstone modules (~8 hours) prior to assignment start
• Medication and competency exams required for internal compliance
• Pass/fail testing for medication, EKG/Dysrhythmia, and IV therapy exams (with limited attempts allowed)
• IV Certification exam required if no prior proof of certification
• Candidates must complete all compliance documentation by the document deadline to avoid cancellation

Additional Requirements

• References: 3 required, including at least one supervisor-level reference
• Work history verification: Minimum 1 year prior to start date verified, allowing only 30-day gaps or less (New Jersey candidates)
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekend or floating requirements, suitable for technologists with mammography and DEXA scan experience, licensed in New Jersey, and comfortable with required certifications and compliance processes.