Mammography Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 418
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No fee

Job Details

• Position does not float between units.
• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements.
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1.
• Biopsy experience preferred but not required.
• Must be familiar with Hologic mammography equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in Oregon
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and motor vehicle record if applicable.
• State-specific searches required for Oregon and Washington if applicable.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required as per specialty.
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis.
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp).
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.

Additional Notes

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Physical and health documents must be current and uploaded with appropriate expiration dates.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Some state-specific attestations and background checks apply if working in Washington or Alaska.

This position offers a structured day shift with no weekend or on-call duties, ideal for Mammography Techs familiar with Hologic equipment and seeking a travel contract in a short-term acute care setting.