Lead Mammographer at UPMC

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Experience, Patient Care, Team Coordination, Conflict Resolution, Mentorship, Quality Control, Equipment Maintenance, Venipuncture, Breast Imaging Procedures, Breast Sonography, Bone Densitometry, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Ability, Sterile Technique, Patient Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you looking for the next step in your clinical career, while still making a direct impact on patient care? Looking for a team-oriented work environment that values employee development and well-being? Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Lead Mammographer in Monroeville today! Why Join Us? Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! Primarily daylight hours, Monday through Friday! Free Parking! State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities! UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health! Work Schedule: Daylight and occasional evening hours, Monday through Friday! No on-call, holidays, or weekends! Possible travel up to 50%25 of the time to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required. Now is an exciting time to join our dynamic, experienced Breast Imaging team! In addition to performing advanced imaging procedures, as a Lead, you will coordinate team workflow, assist with projects, and support our staff and Imaging leadership team! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today! Responsibilities: Performs duties in alignment with Mammographer Multi Skill or Mammography Specialist. Coordinates daily workflow and schedule of the department while considering call-offs, vacations, patient volumes, and training needs. Monitors supply utilization, ordering, and restocking, as needed. Serves as a mentor and leader for others, and promotes teamwork and the achievement of departmental goals. Deals with conflict and sensitive situations utilizing system-promoted leadership tools. Responsible for offering remediation with Mammographers when necessary. Assists in interviews for the recruitment of Mammography candidates and provides feedback for annual performance reviews. Leads orientation and training for new hires, students, and other medical personnel. Oversees maintenance of equipment, monitoring and evaluating quality control tests to ensure equipment compliance to regulations. If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture and proper use of power injectors. May be required to administer PO and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assess patients for potential risk factors prior to contrast administration. 3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Mammographer with additional competencies in specialized imaging procedures. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients in sensitive situations explaining procedures, providing instruction, and providing comfort and support. Analytical ability necessary to operate complex equipment, optimize image quality, and minimize patient exposure to ionizing radiation. Advanced skills and competency required to fulfill duties and responsibilities of invasive breast imaging procedures, breast sonography, and/or bone densitometry. Comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique and operation of complex equipment. Maintain active 15 mammography credits every 3 years, as defined by the Mammography Quality Standard Act. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT M Certificate Breast Sonography and/or Bone Densitometry certification required within 12 months of hire. Bone Densitometry certification can be via ARRT or International Society for Clinical Densitometry. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Lead Mammographer performs advanced imaging procedures and coordinates team workflow while supporting staff and leadership. They also mentor others, manage supply utilization, and oversee equipment maintenance.