Mammography Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

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

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Mammography Tech (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ARRT Advanced
• California State License (CPDH Certificate required for RTs working in CA)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• Chemotherapy, EFM, and other certifications as required by clinical track or facility

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Radiology staff wear dark solid colors
• Parking: Free on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• No floating between units required
• No on-call required
• Block schedule accommodation: Saturday to Monday available
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires transcripts/diplomas
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug Testing: 10 panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates, updated annually; onsite testing available if needed

Training & Competency

• Must complete Providence WorkRamp Core and Specialty Modules as assigned (varies by profession and region)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Epic training modules completion required prior to or shortly after start
• Skills Checklists updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Compliance with state-specific background and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington state requirements)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this role

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in a well-established acute care hospital setting with comprehensive compliance and training requirements to ensure quality and safety standards.