Mammography Technologist Jobs for OPT Students
Mammography Technologist jobs on OPT require ARRT certification in radiography or mammography, which most F-1 graduates already hold. Employers typically sponsor H-1B after OPT, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree qualifies. Clinical imaging roles fill quickly, so early applications matter.
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Lead Mammography Technologist at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is full time and will work 8-hour shifts.
Under the direction of the Department Director, Manager of the Outpatient Imaging Center, and in collaboration with the radiologists, mammography procedures and related activities utilizing age-specific criteria according to department standards. Serves as a customer service representative to patients, their families, the public, and the medical staff. Participates in quality control and organizational improvement activities. Is a technical and clinical role model for less experienced mammography technologists in the department. Ability to perform radiology procedures preferred.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
- Graduate of a program in radiologic technology approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
- Upon hire: California Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certification.
- Within 1 year of hire: National Registered Technologist - Mammography.
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as a hospital-based mammographer and radiographer.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county – and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requisition ID: 421068
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7800 MAMMO OIC
Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St
Work Location: St Joseph Hospital Eureka
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $53.80 - $68.90
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
Lead Mammography Technologist at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is full time and will work 8-hour shifts.
Under the direction of the Department Director, Manager of the Outpatient Imaging Center, and in collaboration with the radiologists, mammography procedures and related activities utilizing age-specific criteria according to department standards. Serves as a customer service representative to patients, their families, the public, and the medical staff. Participates in quality control and organizational improvement activities. Is a technical and clinical role model for less experienced mammography technologists in the department. Ability to perform radiology procedures preferred.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
- Graduate of a program in radiologic technology approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
- Upon hire: California Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certification.
- Within 1 year of hire: National Registered Technologist - Mammography.
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as a hospital-based mammographer and radiographer.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county – and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requisition ID: 421068
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7800 MAMMO OIC
Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St
Work Location: St Joseph Hospital Eureka
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $53.80 - $68.90
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Mammography Technologist
Confirm your ARRT certification is current before applying
Most mammography positions require active ARRT certification in radiography or mammography. Verify your credentials are in good standing before submitting applications, as expired or pending certifications will disqualify you from most hospital and imaging center roles during OPT.
Target hospitals and large imaging networks over solo practices
Large health systems like academic medical centers and regional hospital networks have established HR and immigration processes. Smaller independent practices rarely have experience sponsoring work visas, making OPT employment authorization harder to navigate and H-1B transition much less likely.
Address your OPT authorization proactively in your cover letter
Radiology hiring managers often have limited immigration familiarity. Briefly stating your current OPT authorization period and mentioning H-1B eligibility removes ambiguity early. Employers who understand your timeline upfront are far less likely to drop you late in the hiring process.
Identify your STEM OPT eligibility before your standard OPT expires
Radiologic technology and medical imaging degrees from STEM-designated programs may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO well before your initial 12-month OPT period ends to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Apply to positions listed as H-1B sponsorship available
Some mammography and radiology employers explicitly advertise H-1B sponsorship willingness. Filtering for these roles on Migrate Mate saves significant time and ensures you're pursuing employers already familiar with OPT-to-H-1B transitions, rather than educating reluctant hiring managers from scratch.
Pursue state licensure in every state where you may work
Many states require separate radiologic technologist licensure beyond ARRT certification. Holding licensure in multiple states increases your eligible employer pool considerably, which directly improves your odds of finding an OPT-compatible position willing to support future visa sponsorship.
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Can I work as a Mammography Technologist on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized and your degree is in radiologic technology, medical imaging, or a related field. Your employment must be directly related to your field of study, which mammography technologist roles satisfy given their clinical imaging foundation. Confirm the match with your DSO before accepting any offer to protect your F-1 status.
Do Mammography Technologist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems and regional imaging networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Smaller outpatient clinics and private practices rarely sponsor. When searching on Migrate Mate, look for employers who have an established immigration history, as these organizations already have legal counsel and internal processes to support the H-1B petition on your behalf.
Does a radiologic technology degree qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your program's designated CIP code. Some radiologic technology and medical imaging programs are classified under STEM-eligible codes, while others are not. Check with your DSO or international student office to confirm your specific program's designation. If eligible, the 24-month extension gives you significantly more runway to secure H-1B sponsorship.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from a general radiology role to a mammography-specific position?
Changing roles during OPT is permissible as long as the new position remains directly related to your field of study. Mammography technologist roles fall squarely within radiologic technology, so the switch itself is not a problem. You must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days, and any gap in employment exceeding 90 days total can jeopardize your OPT status.
Is ARRT certification required for OPT employment as a Mammography Technologist?
Virtually all U.S. employers require active ARRT certification, either in radiography or the advanced mammography subspecialty. Some states also impose their own radiologic technologist licensure requirements on top of ARRT. Without these credentials in place, your application will not progress regardless of your OPT status, so ensure both are current before you begin your job search.
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