Mammography Technologist
San Mateo, California
Mills Health Center

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location

• San Mateo, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized breast imaging procedures to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Work independently using sound judgment and clinical skills to ensure safe, precise, and timely procedures.
• Provide competent patient assessment, monitoring, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and orient new staff to the department.

Shift Details

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours)
• Saturday rotation as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2 PPDs as specified; must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations: Must meet requirements for Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and renewed annually; PAPR training may be required if fit test fails.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.
• Color blindness exam required if applicable (in-person exam only).
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and renewed annually.

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, IV Certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on position specifics (verify with recruiter).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB questionnaire must be signed by candidate and healthcare provider.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions.
• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid background).

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