Travel Radiology Tech Mammography Tech Job

Healthforce; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 124,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Travel support

Fast credentialing

Contract extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a 13-week radiology assignment starting 10/19/2026. The position involves breast imaging in a medical imaging department, with 40 hours per week, dayshift on a 5x8 schedule.

You will perform mammography exams, ensure patient safety and comfort, collaborate with radiologists, and maintain quality and accurate data entry. Oregon licensure or eligibility and MQSA/ARRT mammography certification are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Active radiologic technologist license in Oregon or eligibility to obtain one.
• Mammography certification (MQSA) or ARRT Mammography certification.
• Prior mammography or related radiology experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy imaging department and deliver accurate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized mammography examinations, including screening and diagnostic imaging, using dedicated mammography equipment.
• Ensure patient positioning, compression, radiation safety, and image quality; follow MQSA guidelines and department protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists and technologists to obtain diagnostic-quality images; review images for artifacts and adjust technique as needed.
• Maintain patient comfort and privacy; communicate procedures clearly and provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting.
• Document imaging studies accurately; ensure complete study sets and proper data entry for interpretation.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment, monitor for proper function, and report any equipment issues promptly.

Job description

Overview

Mammography Technologist, Radiology, Portland, Oregon, United States. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,734–$2,760 per week. Shift: Days, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) on a 5x8 schedule. Work setting: medical imaging department within a care facility.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,734–$2,760 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week), 5x8
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Travel assignment in radiology – mammography specialty
• Environment focused on breast imaging and diagnostic procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized mammography examinations, including screening and diagnostic imaging, using dedicated mammography equipment.
• Ensure patient positioning, compression, radiation safety, and image quality; follow MQSA guidelines and department protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists and technologists to obtain diagnostic-quality images; review images for artifacts and adjust technique as needed.
• Maintain patient comfort and privacy; communicate procedures clearly and provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting.
• Document imaging studies accurately; ensure complete study sets and proper data entry for interpretation.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment, monitor for proper function, and report any equipment issues promptly.

Requirements

• Active radiologic technologist license in Oregon or eligibility to obtain one
• Mammography certification (MQSA) or ARRT Mammography certification
• Prior mammography or related radiology experience preferred
• Ability to work in a busy imaging department and deliver accurate, patient-centered care
• Willingness to travel and commit to a 13-week assignment beginning 10/19/2026
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; compliance with safety and privacy standards

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing to facilitate start
• Potential for contract extension or additional opportunities with the staffing partner

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.