Mammography Technologist
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Contract

Location: Eureka, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 150
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Open to Sat-Mon block scheduling
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ARRT Advanced
• California State License (CPDH Certificate required for RTs working in CA)

Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty, including but not limited to:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to highest requirement found in documentation (assumed minimum 1+ years in specialty)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must have a background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if Home Health), and International Background Search (if applicable)
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• State-specific searches required for Washington and Oregon placements (if applicable)

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format
• Skills checklists as applicable, updated annually

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit (minimum 80% score)
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC Oregon facilities)

Facility-Specific and System Training Modules

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core Regulatory Requirements (annual)
  • Specialty-specific modules based on profession and unit (ER, L&D, ICU, etc.)
  • Regional Core and Specialty modules for CA and OR candidates
  • Epic training modules (completion required for Providence Epic system access)

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be asked to float to nearby Providence facilities)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for respirator use
• All documentation must be uploaded and compliant prior to start

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in a well-established acute care hospital setting with a focus on Radiology and Cardiology specialties. Candidates must meet all certification, health, background, and training requirements to be eligible.