Mammography Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health Imaging South

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location

• Sacramento, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Job Description

• Outpatient Mammography Technician
• Staff are cross-utilized; mammographers provide X-ray coverage during X-ray technologist lunch breaks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT Mammography (ARRT M) certification
• ARRT Radiography (ARRT R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC only)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied positions
• Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative TB test or chest x-ray required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Color blindness exam (in-person) if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required and renewed annually

Certifications (as applicable)

• Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics; verify with employer if ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, IV certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, or other specialty certifications are needed

Competency Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Mammography Tech travel contract position in Sacramento, CA.