Mammography Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital
• 150 Total Staffed Beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Open to Sat-Mon block schedule
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ARRT Advanced
• California State License (CPDH Certificate required for RTs in CA)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, MAB)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to highest requirement if known (please verify with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance and Background Checks

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• State-specific searches required for Washington and Oregon placements (if applicable)
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment in comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask Test (N95 or equivalent) required annually; onsite testing available if no recent record
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine required during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID Vaccine or declination required
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates

Competencies and Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for LTC CNAs in Oregon)

Facility-Specific Training Modules (WorkRamp)

• Core and specialty-specific modules required prior to start and annually
• Modules assigned based on region, profession, and specialty
• Epic training modules required for Epic system users, to be completed within a week of orientation
• Regulatory and trauma-informed care modules required annually for applicable roles

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: May be required to float to another Providence facility within reasonable distance
• Radiation Badge: Issued by facility if applicable
• Badge Photo: Passport style photo with neutral background required
• Parking: Free on first day, assigned parking provided during orientation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance and training programs. Candidates should ensure all certifications, health requirements, and training modules are current and completed prior to start.