Mammographer
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a community feeling? UPMC Somerset is looking for a Mammographer to join our team! Mammographers perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. As a Mammographer in this position, you will work primarily daylight hours (7:30am-4pm). Weekend and holidays rotations are as needed. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
UPMC is thrilled to offer eligible candidates a $10,000 Sign-on bonus (with a 2-year commitment)
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC is thrilled to offer eligible candidates a $10,000 Sign-on bonus (with a 2-year commitment)
Responsibilities:
- 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 & documents patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
- Assist with 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Prior Mammography experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- American Registry Radiologic Technologists (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 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 6193746004
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Somerset
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Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
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