Mammographer

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a part-time Mammographer to provide breast imaging services. The role involves performing mammography and correlative breast examinations, supporting patients throughout procedures, maintaining accurate imaging records, and assisting with invasive breast imaging procedures. The position offers access to imaging technology and opportunities for 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; mammographers may choose two other rotational locations.

The schedule includes daylight and occasional evening hours, Monday through Friday, on a rotating biweekly schedule of two days one week and three days the next. Occasional Saturday rotation is required. No on-call or holiday work is required. Applicants will be 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.
• Completion of an approved Mammography Training Course that fulfills MQSA requirements, in preparation for the Mammography certification board examination within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT Certificate.
• Obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• 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 annual clinical breast examinations with a qualified healthcare provider.
• Identify patients using two identifiers, review patient history and physician orders, and document history in the electronic record as required.
• Perform mammography procedures, including breast compression, positioning, and special views to maximize diagnostic quality.
• Prepare patients for procedures and attend to their physical safety and comfort.
• Communicate instructions clearly, explain procedures, allay patient fears, and encourage cooperation.
• Code and track examinations through the RIS system, ensure exams are networked for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for examinations 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 intravenous 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, and tuition assistance.
• Learning and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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