Mammography Specialist
2 months ago
Carlisle, United States
UPMC
Full time
UPMC is committed to providing high-quality patient care and is seeking a skilled Mammography Specialist to join our team. As a Mammography Specialist, you will be responsible for performing imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. You will competently perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.Responsibilities:
* Perform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles, and pertinent findings.
* Provide individualized breast self-examination instruction and discuss the importance of having a clinical breast examination performed by a qualified healthcare provider annually.
* Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.
* Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
* Document patient history in electronic records as required.
Requirements:
* 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, Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date, CPR or BLS, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.