Mammography Technologist
Mountain View, California
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Mountain View Surgery Center

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technician (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Job Description

• Position: Mammography Technician (Mammo Tech)
• Shifts:

  • Tuesday to Saturday or Monday to Friday (5 days of 8-hour shifts)
  • Variable shifts: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Day shift on the fifth day (Saturday)
  • Possible days off: Sunday/Monday or Friday/Sunday
• Schedule includes working every other weekend
• Travel experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience required

Certification Requirements

• CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
• AART (American Association of Radiologic Technologists)
• RHM (Registered in Mammography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Background Check Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved, except if high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
  • Motor Vehicle Report if driving position (not applicable here)
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• Pending background check attestation may be required if delays occur

Required Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC approved
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC approved
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC approved (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP, Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – verify by position (typically for Labor & Delivery)
• Tech Certification Verification – required within 30 days of start
• State License Verification – primary source online verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) – within 30 days of start
• IV Certification (if applicable) – verify by position
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification – verify by position
• Miscellaneous Certifications (e.g., Nuchal Translucency, Nasal Bone Imaging) – as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for some Tele units)

Facility Specific Documents (must be reviewed/signed or completed prior to start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Abuse Policy
• Computer Security Agreement
• Emergency Contact Form
• HIPAA Acknowledgment Form
• Workforce Confidentiality
• Electronic Communications (review only)
• Dress Code (review only)
• Mobile Pass Handbook and Quick Reference Guide (review only)
• Orientation and Safety Checklist (review only)
• Mandatory Reporting (review only)
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
• TB Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)

Health Document Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must state "cleared for work" or equivalent)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime with booster
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (renewed annually, not required for some roles)

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required in application (including city/state, no gaps)
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required
• 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care candidates
• References will not hold up client clearance

Additional Notes

• Travel experience preferred
• Some certifications and requirements may be position-dependent; verify with manager or clinical lead
• Religious exemptions for facial hair and vaccines handled on a case-by-case basis with approval
• Some documents and trainings must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Background checks and verifications have specific timelines and renewal requirements

This position offers a variable schedule with a focus on mammography services in a reputable healthcare system in Mountain View, CA. Candidates must meet strict certification, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and safety.