Mammographer

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform breast imaging with high regard for patient safety and comfort. The role includes coding exams, maintaining RIS/ISITE connections, and assisting with ultrasound-guided procedures.

MQSA training completion and ARRT certification are required, with Mammography registration due within 12 months of hire. Candidates should be proficient in breast positioning, compression, and patient communication, and may perform

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of approved Mammography Training Course in MQSA preparation.
• Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform correlative breast examinations and document findings.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocols.
• Perform mammography with proper compression and positioning.
• Assist with invasive breast imaging procedures (ultrasound, stereo-tactic biopsy, etc.).
• Code and track exams in RIS and network to ISITE for archiving.
• Ensure equipment QC and safe handling of radioactive sources.
• Administer venipuncture and contrast per policy.
• Provide patient instruction and address fears during procedures.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Radiation safety

Patient identification

Bill/charge coding

Radiology information systems

Ultrasound/biopsy support

Venipuncture/contrast administration

Breast imaging positioning

Education

ARRT certificate

Mammography training per MQSA

CPR/BLS certification

Active radiologic license

Tools

RIS

ISITE

Mammo x-ray equipment

Job description

UPMC offers a $10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

This position will work weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Perform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles and pertinent findings. Provide 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.

• 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.

• Prepare 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 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.

• Assist with the following 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

• If required by this department, must 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:American Registry Radiologic Technologists. Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date. CPR or BLS Required CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• ARRT Certificate

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran