Mammography Technician
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technician

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Must hold RTRM, ARRT, and Massachusetts State licensures.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technician
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum industry standard for Mammography Technicians (typically 1-2 years). No higher conflicting data found.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Required Credentials & Compliance (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT certification
• Valid RTRM license
• Massachusetts State licensure (no conditional licenses accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Test (N95 respirator) within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation (if applicable)

Background & Professional Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses
• Education verification of highest degree or certification required for the position

Documentation & Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset)
• Skills checklist specific to Mammography Technician role
• Candidate submission coversheet
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions

Additional Notes

• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for fit testing or influenza vaccine.
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• Some credential attestations and forms are available in the employer’s document library.

This position is suitable for Mammography Technicians who meet licensure and certification requirements and can comply with comprehensive health and background screening protocols. Prior travel experience is not required.