Mammography Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Weekend required)
• Orientation: First week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient Age Group: Adults, Geriatrics
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Considered within 75 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Certification: ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Experience with EPIC charting system
• Flu vaccine is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Scrub color: Hot Pink

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Mammography Tech specific:

  • 40 hours of training in Mammography
  • 25 supervised mammograms
  • 8 CEUs of initial training in 2D and 3D Mammography
  • 15 CEUs in the last 2 years (all Mammography)
  • Documentation of 200 mammograms in the last 12 months, broken down by month
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only (refer to unit specifics)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (PALS, NRP, CPI, etc.)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• Education verification from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program (AAS or above)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel test including THC within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (declinations not accepted)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exam specific to unit required
• Candidate must set up a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Notes

• Weekend work on Saturday is required
• Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documents and agreements prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a structured schedule with clear certification and compliance requirements, suitable for Mammography Techs with at least 1 year of experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in North Carolina.