Oncology Mammography Technologist
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Irvine, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient infusion center focused on oncology, primarily breast cancer patients.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts. No call, weekends, or float required.
• Department is relatively new (3 years old) with a new lead physician; adaptability and change management skills are important.
• Work alongside two other mammography techs and a lead ultrasound tech.
• Exceptional customer service skills required, especially for adult and geriatric patients.
• Environment is dynamic and may involve ambiguity.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of mammography tech experience required.
• 5+ years preferred.
• First-time travelers considered if they have 5+ years of experience.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act)

Preferred Certifications:

• ARRT (Mammography)
• ARRT (Radiography)

Skills & Experience Required

• 3-D Mammography
• Diagnostic Mammograms
• Digital Mammography
• Fine Needle Aspiration
• Needle Localizations
• Screening Mammograms
• Stereotactic Biopsy
• Experience with Hologic and Trophon equipment

Preferred Skills:

• Siemens equipment
• Digital Quality Assurance Procedures
• Breast Ultrasound
• Dexa

Documentation & Orientation

• 16 hours unit orientation required.
• EPIC documentation system used.
• Scrubs colors: Grey, Caribbean Blue, or Navy Blue.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts required.
• Various certifications and competency exams as applicable.
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement.
• Respirator questionnaire and clearance if applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months.
• Fit mask testing onsite (RespSafety clearance required).
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required; boosters may be required if titers are low.
• Hepatitis B series or positive titer; declination requires proof of non-immune status.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer; declination possible with restrictions.
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated) required; medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation. Booster and seasonal vaccine also required or declination accepted.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Mammography Technologist in an oncology outpatient infusion center in Irvine, CA. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of mammography experience (5+ preferred), with no prior travel experience required. Candidates must hold state licensure, BLS, and MQSA certifications, and have strong skills in 3-D and digital mammography techniques. The position offers a stable Monday-Friday schedule with no call or weekend requirements, working in a dynamic, oncology-focused environment. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory.