Mammography Technologist
Oakland, California
Sutter Health Alta Bates Imaging and Mammography Center

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location

• Oakland, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 schedule)
• Rotating weekend shifts: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with Monday off
• Every other weekend and 1 Saturday per month required

Job Description

• Position: Mammography Technologist
• Floating required to a breast center and mobile mammography van traveling throughout the Bay Area
• Transportation provided to/from the main location

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification up to 7 years required
• Professional references: 2 required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Certifications and Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score if higher
• Additional certifications may be required based on position specifics (verify with recruiter)

Required Documentation and Agreements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (for contracts signed after May 31, 2024)
  • TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating to multiple locations and mobile mammography van travel within the Bay Area is required
• Transportation to main site provided; travel to other locations via mobile van
• Background checks and screenings have specific timelines and renewal requirements; compliance is mandatory for assignment continuation

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Mammography Tech travel contract in California.