UPMC·Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Perform correlative breast examinations and mammography procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Assist with invasive breast imaging procedures and maintain equipment quality control and safety standards.
Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Looking for casual, flexible hours? Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a casual Mammographer in Monroeville!
Flexible scheduling!
Free Parking!
We provide a variety of Breast Imaging services to multiple communities with 13 Breast Imaging Centers across the Greater Pittsburgh area!
State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services!
Team-oriented department with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health!
Work Schedule: One 8-hour shift required per month.
Primarily daylight hours available, with an occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
Occasional Saturday shift rotation (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
NO on-call or holidays required!
Travel to other local Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50%25 of the time depending on staffing coverage needs.
Mammographers are able to choose their two other rotational locations!
Now is an exciting time to join our dynamic team of skilled Mammographers and Breast Imaging professionals! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, per manager discretion.
Performs correlative breast examinations and documents scars, moles, and pertinent findings. Provides individualized breast self-examination instruction and discusses the importance of an annual clinical breast examination performed by a qualified healthcare provider. Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers, reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required. Performs mammography procedures, including proper application of breast compression, positioning, and a variety of special mammography views to maximize the diagnostic quality of the examination. Prepares patient for mammography procedure and tends to the physical safety and comfort of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patients' fears and solicit their cooperation. Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Assists with the following Invasive Breast Imaging Procedures: ultrasound and stereo tactic guided needle biopsy, clip placement, ductogram, wire localization, radioactive see localization, and sentinel node injection procedures. Performs equipment quality control procedures and maintains radioactive material safety. If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture. 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.
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.
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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Must be a graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology with ARRT certification. Requires BLS/CPR certification and the ability to obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, mammographer openings are often tied to breast imaging demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and women’s health practices. These roles are competitive because employers typically want ARRT certification, BLS/CPR, and the ability to earn mammography registration within 12 months; benefits such as sign-on bonuses, paid time off, health insurance, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance can also influence interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your ARRT and BLS/CPR credentials are current before applying.
