Mammographer

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Mammographer performs mammography examinations and assists with invasive breast imaging procedures. The role includes reviewing patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols, obtaining and documenting examination data, and ensuring diagnostic image quality. The Mammographer prepares patients, explains procedures, and supports patient safety and comfort. The position works day shift with limited Saturday rotations. UPMC offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Completion of an approved Mammography Training Course that fulfills MQSA requirements in preparation for the Mammography certification board examination.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration; must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire.
CPR or BLS certification; CPR must meet AHA standards that include didactic instruction and a skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Required clearances and renewals: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles, and pertinent findings.
Provide individualized breast self-examination instruction and discuss the importance of annual clinical breast examinations performed by a qualified health care provider.
Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol when performing procedures.
Review patient history and physician orders, apply departmental protocols, and document patient history in the electronic record as required.
Perform mammography procedures proficiently, including breast compression, positioning, and special mammography views to maximize diagnostic quality.
Prepare patients for mammography, maintain their physical safety and comfort, and clearly explain procedures and instructions to address concerns and encourage cooperation.
Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system, networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and accurately 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 using radioactive sources and evaluate results to confirm acceptable equipment performance.
If required by the department, demonstrate proper venipuncture technique and use power injectors according to departmental or manufacturer protocols.
If required, administer oral and IV contrast per physician orders and departmental policy, and assess patients for potential risk factors before contrast administration.