Mammography Technologist — $10k Sign-On, Daytime Shifts

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform mammography procedures and invasive breast imaging. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, documenting pertinent findings, and adhering to protocols for optimal imaging results.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in radioactive material safety, patient interaction, and a commitment to quality control in imaging processes. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in performing correlative breast examinations.
• Proficient in mammography procedures and patient care.
• Experience with quality control of imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography and invasive breast imaging procedures.
• Document patient history and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients during procedures.

Skills

Correlative breast examinations

Patient interaction

Radioactive material safety

Mammography procedure proficiency

Equipment quality control

Education

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.)

Job description

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

This position will work from daytime hours from 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday rotation from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., quarterly. Will rotate to offsite locations.

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.