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

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Santa Monica, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital with 266 staffed beds
• Beachside location
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue; L&D/OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• Weekend availability required (every other Saturday)
• Must provide government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Must have a minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ARRT certifications mandatory
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track (verify with credentialing)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable to specialty
• Mammography Techs must provide a hard copy of their Certified Radiologic Technologist license

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (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
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable; exceptions apply)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Additional state-specific background checks as applicable
• Education verification required for all candidates
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS platform

Additional Information

• No floating between units required
• Locals accepted
• Parking available with fees (details not included here)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Epic training modules required and must be completed promptly after access is granted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-staffed acute care hospital with a supportive environment and clear credentialing and compliance standards. Weekend availability and required certifications are essential for consideration.