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

Mammography Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Placerville, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM depending on location)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)
• Work Setting: Floating between two nearby outpatient facilities (~15 miles apart), typically one facility per week with rare same-day floating
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (Mammography)
• California Mammographic Radiologic Technologist License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred/required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) preferred

Required Skills and Procedures

• Outpatient mammography services including:

  • 3-D Mammography
  • Diagnostic and Screening Mammograms
  • Digital Mammography
  • Fine Needle Aspirations
  • Needle Localizations
  • Stereotactic Biopsy
  • Digital Quality Assurance Procedures
• Experience with GE imaging equipment preferred
• Knowledge of Radiation Safety, Isolation Precautions, and Universal Precautions/Core Measures

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; implied competency in mammography procedures and certifications required
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Requirements and Notes

• No weekend shifts, on-call, or mandatory floating beyond the described facility rotation
• No Return to Office (RTO) within 2 weeks of contract start; RTO will not be approved after contract signing
• Must bring a government-issued photo ID to orientation
• Passport-style photo required for badge (recent, professional, no filters, solid background)
• Must complete facility-specific trainings and competency exams, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Age-Specific Competency Exam
  • Harassment Prevention Training (updated every 2 years)
  • HIPAA Privacy & Security Training with handwritten signature
  • Stroke Education Packet and Post Test (if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared without restrictions, including latex allergy self-assessment
• Fit test for PAPR or 3M N95 mask within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity or vaccination per policy
  • Hepatitis B: titer, declination, or vaccine series
  • Varicella: titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov-April); mask required if declining
• COVID vaccination preferred but not required as of January 2025
• Two professional references required (acute care or allied health experience preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
• Mammography Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (Mammography) certification
• California Mammographic Radiologic Technologist License
• Experience with GE Healthcare imaging equipment