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Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Mammography Tech with specialty in Radiology / Cardiology for an acute care hospital setting. The position requires working onsite with no floating between units and no on-call duties. The schedule may accommodate a block schedule (Saturday through Monday).

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications:
- California State License for Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
- ARRT Advanced certification
Experience:
- Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; default to 0+ years unless otherwise specified by recruiter or facility. (No higher requirement found.)
Prior Travel Experience:
- Not explicitly required for this position.

Facility Highlights

Acute Care Hospital
150 staffed beds
Charting system: Epic
Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Schedule & Work Details

Start Date: ASAP
No floating between units
No on-call required
Block schedule option: Saturday through Monday
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Compliance & Documentation

Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations and health requirements:
- TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
- COVID vaccine or declination
Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Training & Competency Requirements

Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules, including:
- Annual regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for Radiology / Mammography Tech
- Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned
Competency exams as applicable by profession
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam if applicable
Color blind testing if required by unit
Epic system training modules completion required

Additional Notes

No floating between units required
Facility provides scrub colors for Radiology staff (dark solid colors)
Badge photo required for badge issuance
Free parking on first day, with assigned parking after orientation

This position is ideal for Mammography Techs licensed in California, ready for a 13-week travel assignment in an acute care hospital environment with a stable schedule and no on-call duties.

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
148 beds

ADDRESS2700 Dolbeer StreetEureka, CA 95501

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About Eureka, CA

As a Travel Mammogram Technician in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.

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