Mammographer/Mammographer Advanced

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time Mammographer/Mammographer Advanced to join the Imaging Department at UPMC St. Margaret in Aspinwall, PA We are now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to eligible hires for a 2-year work commitment The Mammographer will work rotating shifts that start between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., Monday through Friday Along with a monthly rotating Saturday shift, this role may travel up to 50% of the time to other UPMC Magee-Womens Imaging locations, as needed. Details will be discussed in interviews The Mammographer performs imaging procedures at a technical-to-advanced level, not requiring constant supervision. This role competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. Mammographer Responsibilities: Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings. Provides individualized breast self-examination instruction and discuss the importance for the need to have a clinical breast examination performed by a qualified health care provider annually. Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record, as required. Possesses strong skill with radioactive material safety. Performs 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. Prepares patient for mammography procedure and tend to the physical safety and comfort of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients’ fears and solicit their cooperation. Ensures all exams within area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE 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 seed localization, and sentinel node injection procedures. Performs equipment quality control procedures utilizing radioactive sources and evaluates results to ensure equipment performance is within acceptable standards. If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture, demonstrating 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. Mammographer Advanced Responsibilities: Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings. Discusses the importance for the need to have a clinical breast examination performed by a qualified health care provider annually. Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Performs 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 patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record, as required. Performs equipment quality control procedures utilizing radioactive sources and evaluates results to assure equipment performance is within acceptable standards. Prepares patient for mammography procedures 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. Assists with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive seed localization, and sentinel node injection procedures. Possesses strong skill with radioactive material safety. If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture, demonstrating 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. Mammographer: 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: American Registry Radiologic Technologists. Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date. CPR or BLS Required. ARRT Certificate Act 34 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. Mammographer Advanced: Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology. Registered in mammography with additional competencies in performing breast biopsy procedures. 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: American Registry Radiologic Technologists. Secondary ARRT registration in Mammography. CPR or BLS Required. ARRT Certificate Act 34 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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran