Mammographer (Casual)

Purpose:

Join a dedicated imaging team where you can play a vital role in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. As a Mammographer, you'll combine advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about women's health and committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality mammography examinations, including specialized views and precise patient positioning to ensure optimal diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare and educate patients throughout the exam process, promoting comfort, safety, and a positive patient experience.
• Conduct breast assessments and document pertinent clinical findings, including scars, moles, and other relevant observations.
• Provide breast self-examination education and reinforce the importance of routine clinical breast health screenings.
• Verify patient identity, review medical history and physician orders, and follow established imaging protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation, coding, charge capture, and image archiving within RIS and PACS systems.
• Assist radiologists with breast imaging procedures, including biopsies, wire localizations, ductograms, and other interventional exams.
• Follow radiation and radioactive material safety standards while maintaining compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Perform equipment quality control testing and evaluate results to ensure imaging systems meet performance standards.
• Administer contrast media, perform venipuncture, and operate power injectors when required, following physician orders and departmental policies

Schedule: This position work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Saturday. The shift start times will vary from as early as 6AM and ending as late as 6PM. This position will require traveling (around 30%25 of the time) to different off-site locations. 

• 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

• ARRT Mammography (Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• If practicing under a temporary permit: must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date. Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran