Mammographer Adv

Radiologic Technologist

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

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

This position works Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. including every 3rd Saturday from 7:30 to Noon.

Responsibilities:

• Perform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles and pertinent findings. Discuss the importance for the need to have a clinical breast examination performed by a qualified health care provider annually.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs equipment quality control procedures utilizing radioactive sources and evaluates results to assure equipment performance is within acceptable standards.
• Prepare patient for mammography procedures 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.
• Assist with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, and wire localization, radioactive seed localization and sentinel node injection procedures.
• Possesses strong skill with radioactive material safety.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered in mammography with additional competencies in performing breast biopsy procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique and operation of complex equipment.
• Maintain active 15 mammography credits every 3 years as defined by the Mammography Quality Standard Act.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: American Registry Radiologic Technologists. Secondary ARRT registration in Mammography. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. All Mammographers working in NY facilities performing the duties of a Diagnostic Technologist are required to have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
• ARRT Certificate
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• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran