What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammographer/Mammographer Multi Skill position at UPMC?
UPMC Specialty Care, located in Hermitage, PA, is hiring a Mammographer or Mammographer Multi Skill to join the Outpatient Center Imaging Team! This full-time role will work day shift with rotating days off. Rotating Saturdays are required for this role. Possible travel to support additional UPMC Outpatient Centers as needed.
Candidates that are DEXA and Ultrasound Certified are encouraged to apply!
Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.
We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS! Don't miss out - Apply today!
Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and analyze bone density measurements utilizing bone densitometer and prepare test results for physician interpretation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs breast ultrasounds per direction of the radiologist and documents findings for the purpose of making a diagnosis.
- Prepare patient for mammography, ultrasound, or bone densitometry procedure and tend to the physical safety and comfort of the patient. Instruct patients, explaining procedures, to allay their anxiety and solicit cooperation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $29 - $40
