Mammography Technologist
Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography Technologist)
• Start Date: 12/30/2025
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Not applicable
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: No floating within scope
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes (within 50 miles radius)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 10 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Certifications

• California Mammography Certification (CA Mammo)
• ARRT Mammography (ARRT M)
• ARRT Radiography (ARRT R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or AHA RQI accepted (required for all travelers)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only (check unit-specific requirements)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA required for certain units (check unit-specific requirements)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP Advanced Learner (check unit-specific requirements)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify with unit job description

Experience & References

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Must have two supervisor/manager references within one year of start (one can be from Charge RN)
• One reference can be pending at start but must be on file within one week
• Verification of employment may substitute for one reference if necessary

Licensure & Background Checks

• Valid California state license required with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Background check including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, and DMV search for Home Health/Hospice RNs
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript may be used as placeholder if pending)
• Monthly updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• California Medi-Cal Search required within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility standards
• Annual TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Immunity or vaccination/declination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (per CDC vaccine schedule)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start and updated annually (Marijuana/THC panel no longer required starting 1/1/24)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination required for 2025-2026 flu season (no exemptions accepted for registry/per diem)
• COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination form required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Safety & Disaster Preparedness Quiz
  • Unit Job Description
  • Orientation Module and Instructions
  • Timekeeping Acknowledgement
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Standards of Behavior
  • Social Media Policy
  • Meal Break Policy
  • Fingernail Hygiene Policy
  • Attendance Policy
• Home Health candidates must sign Home Health Acknowledgement and provide proof of auto insurance
• Flu policy and COVID-19 attestation required
• Some units require signing a Float Policy (ICU, NICU, Med Surg)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate required (including California-specific update every 2 years)

Competency Exams

• Specialty competency exam required, must be updated every 3 years with a minimum score of 80%
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (e.g., Cath Lab, PICU)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit references to be considered
• Gaps in employment over 30 days must be explained
• Resume or application must include all cities and states lived/worked in past 7 years
• Local candidates within 50 miles radius are accepted

This position offers a 13-week travel contract opportunity for Mammography Technologists with at least 2 years of experience and required certifications in California.