Mammography Technologist
Palo Alto, California
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Palo Alto, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be willing to work weekends, weekdays, and some evening shifts.
• Possible shift times include 7 AM - 3 PM on weekends and variable 7 AM - 5 PM on weekdays.
• Overtime may be available.

Required Qualifications

• Current CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC).
• ARRT certification in mammography is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mammography Tech)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with CRT and mammography tech roles.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Licenses

• CRT certification.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC).
• ARRT Mammography certification preferred.
• State professional license for Radiologic Technologist required (California).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches.
• Annual background check required by Aya Healthcare.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required and updated annually or monthly as applicable.
• Education verification required (highest level achieved).
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter.
• TB screening: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season. Medical contraindications considered only for immunizations.
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and compliant.

Additional Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation
  • Abuse Policy
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • HIPAA Acknowledgment
  • Workforce Confidentiality
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • TB Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical roles.
• Competency exams as applicable to profession may be required.

Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with shift scheduling including weekends and evenings.
• Overtime opportunities may be available.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.
• All background checks and certifications must be current and verifiable prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system in California with a defined contract length of approximately 13 weeks.