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Mammographer

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Hanover, PAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hanover, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

American Registry Radiologic TechnologistsMammography Registration Within 12 Months Of HireCPR Or BLSARRT CertificateAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With RenewalAct 73 FBI Clearance With Renewal

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Mammographer. The Mammographer performs correlative breast examinations, documents findings, and provides individualized breast self-examination instruction. This role involves performing mammography procedures with proper application of breast compression and positioning, preparing patients, and ensuring their physical safety and comfort. The Mammographer also assists with invasive breast imaging procedures and performs equipment quality control.

Key focus areas include 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., and Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures..

Successful candidates bring Graduate of ARRT Approved School, Completion of Mammography Training Course, and ARRT Certificate. Important skills include Radioactive Material Safety, Perform Mammography Procedures, Proper Application Of Breast Compression, Positioning, Special Mammography Views, and Communicate Instructions To Patients. Preferred (not required): Venipuncture, Power Injectors, Administer PO Contrast, and Administer IV Contrast.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Radioactive Material SafetyPerform Mammography ProceduresProper Application of Breast CompressionPositioningSpecial Mammography ViewsCommunicate Instructions to PatientsExplain ProceduresRIS SystemISITEUltrasound Guided Needle BiopsyStereo Tactic Guided Needle BiopsyClip PlacementDuctogramWire LocalizationRadioactive Seed LocalizationSentinel Node Injection ProceduresEquipment Quality Control ProceduresVenipuncturePower InjectorsAdminister PO ContrastAdminister IV Contrast

Qualifications

Graduate of an ARRT Approved School of Radiologic TechnologyCompletion of Approved Mammography Training CourseAmerican Registry Radiologic TechnologistsMammography Registration Within 12 Months of HireCPR or BLSARRT CertificateAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With RenewalAct 73 FBI Clearance With Renewal

Full 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.

  • 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

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