Mammographer

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Mammographer at UPMC Central PA. The role provides breast imaging services across multiple communities and imaging centers, with access to state-of-the-art imaging technology and opportunities for learning and career growth. Mammographers perform breast examinations and mammography procedures, support patient safety and comfort, document and track exams, and assist with invasive breast imaging procedures. The position may require rotation among local UPMC Central PA Imaging offices based on staffing coverage needs and location.

The schedule is daylight hours with occasional evenings, Monday through Friday, and an occasional rotating Saturday shift. No on-call or holiday work is required. Eligible hires may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a two-year commitment. Full-time benefits include health insurance options, paid time off, retirement, tuition assistance, and more. Job title and salary are determined 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 (MQSA) 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.
• Act 34 clearance.

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 patient identifiers; review patient history and physician orders; and document patient history in the electronic record as required.
• Perform mammography procedures, including breast compression, positioning, and special mammography views, to maximize diagnostic quality.
• Prepare patients for mammography procedures and attend to their physical safety and comfort.
• Clearly explain procedures and provide instructions to help ease patient fears and encourage cooperation.
• Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system, networked for archiving and interpretation, and charged appropriately.
• 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 procedures.
• 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 contrast administration.
• Rotate among local UPMC Central PA Imaging offices as required based on staffing coverage needs and location.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires who commit to two years.
• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Learning and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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