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

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Open to Sat-Mon block schedule
• 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)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty verification

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Radiology / Cardiology - Required years of experience not explicitly stated; default to highest standard for specialty (typically 1+ years minimum expected)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Radiology/Cardiology roles
  • Epic training modules (completion required before moving to paid status)
• Competency exams as applicable by profession
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit

Additional Notes

• No floating between units required
• Facility allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Free parking on first day
• Must comply with Providence Health and Services policies and procedures

This position is ideal for a Mammography Tech with required certifications and acute care hospital experience, ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Eureka, CA.