Mammographer at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mammography, Patient Care, Breast Imaging, Radiologic Technology, Quality Control, Communication, Documentation, Safety Procedures, Venipuncture, Patient Comfort, Diagnostic Imaging, Invasive Procedures, Training, Teamwork, Healthcare Standards, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being? Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Mammographer at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside 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! State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services! Team-oriented department with continuing education and career growth opportunities! We provide a variety of Breast Imaging services to multiple communities with 13 Breast Imaging Centers across the Greater Pittsburgh area! UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health! We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research! The Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants. Work Schedule: Primarily daylight shifts, Monday through Friday! Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Occasional, rotating Saturday shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.). NO holidays, on-call hours, or Sundays! Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50%25 of the time depending on staffing coverage needs. Mammographers are able to choose their two other rotational locations! New graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) are encouraged to apply – we will train! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education. Responsibilities: Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings. Provides individualized breast self-examination instruction and discusses the importance of an annual clinical breast examination performed by a qualified healthcare provider. Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers, reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required. Performs mammography procedures, including proper application of breast compression, positioning, and a variety of special mammography views to maximize the diagnostic quality of the examination. Prepares patient for mammography procedure and tends to the physical safety and comfort of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patients' fears and solicit their cooperation. Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Assists with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive see localization, and sentinel node injection procedures. Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains radioactive material safety. If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture. May be required to administer PO and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assess patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast. Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology. Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date. Completion of approved Mammography Training Course that fulfills the requirements set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) in preparation for Mammography certification board examination within 30 days of hire. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Certificate 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 Mammographer performs breast examinations and documents findings, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures. They also assist with invasive breast imaging procedures and maintain equipment quality control.