Mammography Technologist
Marble Falls, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technician

Location: Marble Falls, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide mammography imaging services.
• Operate mammography equipment and perform related procedures.
• Prepare and position patients accurately, selecting appropriate anatomic and technical parameters.
• Educate patients on the importance of regular mammography for preventive breast health.
• Develop and evaluate films for technical quality (density, contrast, definition, distortion).
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality images and documentation to PACS.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report malfunctions.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the department and procedure areas.
• Work independently with critical thinking and sound judgment in a potentially stressful environment.
• Use personal protective equipment following standard precautions.

Required Qualifications

Licensure / Certification

• BLS Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist credential specializing in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), obtained prior to hire.
• Completion of a federally approved 40-hour mammography training course within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of 25 supervised mammography studies to meet Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) requirements.
• Radiologic Technologist credential specializing in General Practice from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program, obtained prior to hire.

Preferred Credentials

• ARRT credential specializing in Mammography.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technician
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for Mammography Technician roles; typically 1+ years experience recommended)
• No prior travel experience required specified.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Professional Credentials & Documentation

• Signed Assignment Agreement (required for onboarding).
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in mammography (minimum 80% passing score), updated every 3 years.
• Core competencies training (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics), updated yearly with minimum 80% score.
• Skills checklist for clinical specialty, updated annually.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions.

Personal Health & Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • MMR (2 doses or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (2 doses or immunity; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes, with annual TB questionnaire updates.
  • If positive, chest X-ray within last year and TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Follow radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

This position is ideal for Mammography Technicians who meet the credentialing and training requirements and are seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Texas.