Mammographer

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a part-time Mammographer for UPMC St. Margaret in Aspinwall. The role performs breast examinations and mammography procedures, supports patients throughout their examinations, and assists with invasive breast imaging procedures. The position offers access to breast imaging services and technology across UPMC Magee-Womens Imaging locations, with opportunities for professional learning and career growth. Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices is required up to 50% of the time, depending on staffing coverage needs; the Mammographer may choose two other rotational locations.

The schedule includes daylight and occasional evening hours Monday through Friday, plus an occasional Saturday rotation from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. No on-call work or holidays are required. Applicants are placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at the manager’s discretion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Complete an approved Mammography Training Course meeting Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements in preparation for the Mammography certification board examination within 30 days of hire.
• Hold an ARRT Certificate.
• Obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Complete CPR training meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices as needed, up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles, and pertinent findings.
• Provide individualized breast self-examination instruction and discuss the importance of an annual clinical breast examination by a qualified healthcare provider.
• Identify patients using two identifiers, review patient history and physician orders, and document patient history in the electronic record as required.
• Perform mammography procedures, applying appropriate breast compression and positioning and using special views to maximize diagnostic quality.
• Prepare patients for mammography and attend to their physical safety and comfort.
• Clearly communicate instructions and explain procedures to patients to ease fears and encourage cooperation.
• Code and track examinations in the RIS system, ensure exams are networked for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for exams performed.
• Assist with invasive breast imaging procedures, including ultrasound- and stereotactic-guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive seed localization, and sentinel node injection.
• Perform equipment quality-control procedures and maintain radioactive material safety.
• Demonstrate proper venipuncture technique if required by the department.
• Administer oral and IV contrast when required by physician orders or department policy, and assess patients for potential risk factors before administration.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires who commit to two years.
• Part-time benefits, including health insurance options, paid time off, retirement, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.
• Learning and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed