Mammography Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
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.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Required Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for Mammography Tech roles; confirm with recruiter).
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually).
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer/declination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer/declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable; exceptions for Per Diem candidates).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Background and Verification

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years.
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested.
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable.

Facility and Compliance

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background).
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be asked to float to nearby facilities).
• Epic training modules completion required within orientation week.
• Oregon Neglect Abuse Search and other state-specific compliance as applicable.

Additional Notes

• This is a first-timer travel assignment.
• No weekend or on-call shifts.
• No 48-hour shifts.
• Parking is free at the facility.
• Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Mammography Tech travel contract in Portland, Oregon.