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Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Facility Overview

Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 150
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Required Certifications & Licenses

California State License (CPDH Certificate required for Radiologic Technologists)
BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
ARRT and ARRT Advanced certifications
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (verify per clinical track)
Other certifications (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, NIH Stroke, CPI, MAB) as applicable per clinical track and specialty
NURSYS verification required for RNs (if applicable)

Required Qualifications

Valid Mammography Technologist license in California
Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ARRT certification
ARRT Advanced certification

Background & Compliance Requirements

Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
Education Verification required for all candidates
Drug Screen: 9 Panel within 12 months of start; instant acceptable with attestation (no THC/Marijuana)
Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations and Health Documents:
- TDAP within 10 years (declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
- MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (declination accepted)
- COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow masking policies
Respirator Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates
Fit Mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Competencies & Training

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
Competency Exams required per specialty
EFM training required for Labor & Delivery RNs only (not applicable here)
Color Blind Testing if specifically requested
Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Workramp Modules required
Epic training modules required (facility-specific)

Documentation & Other Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
Social Security Card (as applicable for I9)
E-Verify attestation required
Employment Application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
Skills Checklist updated annually (if applicable)
Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Notes

Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Free parking on first day
No on-call or floating required
Must comply with all state-specific background and licensing requirements for California

This position is ideal for a Mammography Tech with ARRT certification and California licensure seeking a 13-week travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with day shifts and no on-call duties.

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
148 beds

ADDRESS2700 Dolbeer StreetEureka, CA 95501

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About Eureka, CA

As a Travel Mammogram Technician in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.

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