Mammography Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
Solis Mammography 19th Street

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography Tech)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• ARRT (R) (M) Certification required
• Mammography Tech credential on ARRT required
• State license not required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech (highest required experience)
• Evidence of 200 mammograms performed within the last 24 months
• Evidence of initial training:

  • 40 hours of mammography-specific training
  • 25 supervised exams
• Evidence of modality-specific training:

  • 8 hours digital training
  • 8 hours 3D/tomo training
• Mammography Techs must have 15 mammography-specific CEUs within the last 3 years (CEUs must mention “mammography” or “breast imaging”)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) as applicable (AHA)
• National Certification/Verification within 30 days of start (ARRT verification plus letterhead verification showing initial certification date)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA required)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exam as applicable

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Fingerprinting (not required for DC, but required for PA placements)
• Work history verification (last position only)
• State license verification if applicable (not required here)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start
• TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31) for patient-facing and non-clinical roles in patient-accessible locations
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; medical and religious exemptions accepted

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge will be provided by the facility for radiology techs
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Time-sensitive system access and security agreements may be required depending on location

This position is ideal for a Mammography Tech with ARRT certification and at least 1 year of mammography experience, looking for a travel contract in Washington, DC.