Mammography Technologist
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

Job Summary

Seeking a Mammography Technologist to assist with patient volumes primarily at a Breast Center, with occasional support at a satellite location. The role involves screening and diagnostic mammography; no biopsy procedures required.

Work Schedule

• First shift position with rotating hours:

  • 08:00-16:30
  • 08:30-17:00
  • 09:30-18:00
• Holiday weeks: 4 days of 10-hour shifts
• Occasional Saturdays required
• Mobile work hours variable between 06:30-19:00

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures including:

  • Screening mammography
  • Diagnostic mammography
  • Digital mammography
  • 3-D mammography
• Work setting primarily outpatient
• Patient ratio approximately 10-15 patients

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• ARRT Advanced Certification
• Ohio Department of Health license (required)
• Digital Hologic (Tomo) knowledge preferred

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with ARRT advanced certification standards (typically 1-2 years)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience requirement)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SS Trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide check
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving required)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Summary

This travel contract position is ideal for a Mammography Technologist with ARRT advanced certification and Ohio licensure, comfortable with outpatient breast imaging procedures, flexible with rotating first shifts and occasional weekend work, and able to meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.