Mammography Technologist
Meridian, ID
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technologist (Breastcare Services)

Location: Meridian, Idaho
Department: Radiology - Mammography
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Certifications & Requirements

• ARRT certification
• Mammography certification
• BLS certification
• Must have 3-4 years of experience in mammography (higher end of requirement applies)
• Must have completed at least 1-2 prior travel contracts (prior travel experience required)

Department & Equipment

• Screening and Diagnostic mammography services
• Screening equipment: Hologic scanners
• Diagnostic equipment: Hologic scanners and Hologic prone biopsy table with Bravera biopsy device for procedures
• EMR system: EPIC
• PACS system: Change

Work Details

• Will work either screening or diagnostic; no floating between the two
• Screening: Standard screening including implants, special needs patients (wheelchair, walkers), 4D mammograms
• Diagnostic: Breast scans and possible procedures
• Average scans per day:

  • Diagnostic: ~14 scans (every 30 minutes)
  • Screening: 18-21 scans in 8-hour shift or 21-25 scans in 10-hour shift (additional time for implants and new patients)

Scheduling & Shifts

• Screening shifts:

  • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 10-hour shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Diagnostic shifts:

  • 8-hour shifts varying between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend, holiday, call, or standby requirements: None
• Orientation: 2-3 unit/department specific shifts in addition to general orientation
• Dress code: Any clean, professional scrubs (color flexible)

Additional Information

• Lead tech available but may not be onsite
• No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRAs)
• Radiologist reads images offsite (batch read)
• No IV starts required
• Department has multiple scanners with several techs per scanner, allowing for team collaboration

This position is ideal for experienced mammography technologists with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment in a supportive radiology department.