Mammography Technologist
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,912/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech
Location
- Sacramento, California
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Job Description
- Outpatient Mammography Technician
- Staff are cross-utilized; mammographers provide X-ray coverage during X-ray technologist lunch breaks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
- Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
- ARRT Mammography (ARRT M) certification
- ARRT Radiography (ARRT R) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC only)
Background and Compliance Requirements
- 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
- Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
- Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years
- References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied positions
- Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation
Health and Immunization Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
- Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
- TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative TB test or chest x-ray required
- Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (series or declination)
- Varicella
- Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
- Color blindness exam (in-person) if applicable
- Respiratory safety clearance required and renewed annually
Certifications (as applicable)
- Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics; verify with employer if ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, IV certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, or other specialty certifications are needed
Competency Exams
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Mammography Tech travel contract position in Sacramento, CA.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Mammogram Technician in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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