Mammographer

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a full-time Mammographer. New graduates in Radiology, Diagnostic, or X-Ray, as well as new Mammographers, are encouraged to apply; training will be provided. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education. The role primarily works daylight shifts, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening shifts from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a rotating Saturday shift from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday. There are no holidays, on-call hours, or Sundays. Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices is required, up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage needs. Mammographers may choose their two other rotational locations. UPMC advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires who commit to two years. Full-time benefits include health insurance options, PTO, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and other benefits. The position offers access to state-of-the-art imaging technology and opportunities for learning and career growth.

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); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Meet Act 34 clearance requirements.
Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices as needed, up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage needs.

Nice To Haves

New graduates in Radiology, Diagnostic, or X-Ray and new Mammographers are encouraged to apply; training will be provided.

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 performed 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, 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.
Communicate instructions clearly, explain procedures, help allay patient fears, and solicit patient cooperation.
Ensure exams are coded and tracked through the RIS system, networked for archiving and interpretation, and appropriately charged.
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 intravenous contrast when required by physician orders or department policy, and assess patients for potential risk factors before administration.