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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 23, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in a remote Alaska facility, performing diagnostic and screening mammography exams across all patient age groups.
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Remote facility located in Yukon Kuskokwim region of Alaska
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Diagnostic imaging department performing mammography, including routine screening and specialized diagnostic views
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Patient population spans all ages, from newborn through geriatric
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Day shift schedule
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Orientation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Minimum of 2 years post-graduation experience preferred
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Current ARRT (R)(M) registration or equivalent required
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Current BLS certification required
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Initial training in digital mammography and tomosynthesis required
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Meets current MQSA requirements, including 15 breast CEUs within 36 months and 200 mammography exams within 24 months preferred
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Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program with dedicated mammography training preferred; current ARRT registration may be accepted in lieu
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Recent x-ray experience preferred; Fuji experience preferred
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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License required if applicable
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Performs mammography examinations including routine screening and specialized diagnostic views, corroborating patient clinical history with procedure and coordinating follow-up as appropriate
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Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and performs QA/QC duties per department standards
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Transfers imaging to PACS and other workstations and maintains archival data storage
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Assists radiologists and attending physicians as required, including verifying informed consent and applying aseptic techniques during procedures
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Applies radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others
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Participates in orientation and training of new staff and other healthcare professionals as requested
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Performs clerical and receptionist duties as needed to support full department coverage
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Advocates for routine breast cancer screening for patients and prepares and sends exam conclusion letters
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Competency documentation is required upon arrival, including IV/central line site care, fall precautions, age-specific competencies, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, blood transfusions, and current BLS
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A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) must be completed upon arrival and prior to working
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Hospital housing is provided in shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male or female units only, no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
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Flight reimbursement is available at economy level; a detailed flight and luggage receipt must be submitted to American Traveler Staffing for reimbursement processing
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Flight itinerary must be provided one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return transportation pickup
