Mammographer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for 2-year comm

Health Insurance

PTO

Retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time Mammographer to join our radiology team in the Pittsburgh area. You will perform diagnostic mammography procedures, communicate clearly with patients, and participate in comprehensive breast imaging services across multiple local imaging sites.

New graduates and experienced Mammographers will receive training. Compensation is based on experience and education, with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional development within a leading

Qualifications

• ARRT radiologic technology credential required.
• Mammography training that meets MQSA requirements within 30 days of hire.
• BLS or CPR as per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 background check completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures with proper breast compression and positioning.
• Provide breast self-exam instruction and annual clinical breast exam counseling.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and document histories in the electronic record.
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure exams are coded, archived, and interpreted.
• Assist with ultrasound, needle biopsy, clip placement, ductograms, and related procedures.
• Ensure equipment quality control and radiation safety; venipuncture if required.

Education

Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology

MQSA Mammography Training Course completed

BLS/CPR certification

Act 34 clearance

Job 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 today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus:$10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Full-Time Benefitsincluding Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• State-of-the-art Imaging technologyaccess and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!
• 13 Breast Imaging Centersacross the Greater Pittsburgh area!
• Ranked #14 in the nation for excellence in obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027!
• UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be aNational Center of Excellence in Women’s Health!
• We are ateaching centerfor 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.).
• Rotating Saturday shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.), every third Saturday.
• NO holidays, on-call hours, or Sundays!
• Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50% of the time depending on staffing coverage needs.
  • Mammographers are able to choose their two other rotational locations!

New graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) and new Mammographers – we will train!

If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally,

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.
• 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
  • Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date.
• 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