Mammography Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Mammography Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days x 8 hours)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Perform mammography procedures including 3D mammography, diagnostic mammograms, fine needle aspiration (FNA), needle localization, stereotactic biopsy, and screenings.
• No on-call, weekend, or float requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in District of Columbia.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year.
• Current ARRT (R) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Provide CEU credits and mammography procedure numbers for the past 2 years for regulatory compliance.

Licensure & Certifications

• ARRT (R) Mammography certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Education verification for highest degree required by the position.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Varicella – documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March).

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date.
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual.
• Mammography Technicians must meet federal MQSA requirements:

  • 15 mammography-specific CE credits every 3 years.
  • At least 200 mammograms performed in the past 24 months.
  • One-time 8-hour digital mammography training before performing digital exams.

Notes

• This position is a travel/contract role with no weekend or on-call duties.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Candidate must be able to provide documentation and verification for all required certifications, immunizations, and background checks before start.