Mammography Technologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (either 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Average daily census: 20 patients
• Floating between two clinics, including an imaging center location
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during events, requiring extended stay or relief duties as directed by unit manager

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Mammography Technologist
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT Radiography (ARRT R) certification

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level completed (transcript/diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; must be initiated within 24-48 hours of offer acceptance; instant screenings not accepted; updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, indicating good physical health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months; annual update required
• TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required for select departments (not specified for this role)
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually
• Resume/application including 7 years of employment history and explanation for gaps
• Color passport-style photo for badge, taken within last 6 months, plain background, no obstructions or filters

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with potential emergency event assignments requiring extended presence or relief duties
• Certification renewals must be completed prior to start if expiring within 30 days
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification is not required for this specialty
• Competency exam specific to specialty required within 1 year prior to start, minimum 80% score, updated annually

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work across multiple clinic locations and requires a proactive, experienced Mammography Tech ready to respond to emergency situations as needed.