Mammographer

at  UPMC

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a community feeling? UPMC Somerset is looking for a Mammographer to join our team! Mammographers perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. As a Mammographer in this position, you will work primarily daylight hours (7:30am-4pm). Weekend and holidays rotations are as needed. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

• Perform mammography procedures in a technically proficient manner including proper application of breast compression, positioning and a variety of special mammography views to maximize the diagnostic quality of the examination.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews & documents patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
• Assist with Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures (ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, and wire localization, radioactive see localization and sentinel node injection procedures.)
• Performs equipment quality control procedures utilizing radioactive sources and evaluates results to assure equipment performance is within acceptable standards
• Demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injectors according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.
• 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 media required for the imaging procedure.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 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.
• Prior Mammography experience preferred.