Lead Mammographer

UPMC · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time Lead Mammographer at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside. This role offers a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires, full-time benefits including health insurance, PTO, retirement, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance. The position features primarily daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with no travel required. The department provides a variety of tests including mammograms, ultrasound, biopsies, and bone density scans, with opportunities to work with Contrast Enhancement Mammograph research. As a Lead, you will coordinate team workflow, assist with projects, and support staff and Imaging leadership.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in alignment with Mammographer Multi Skill or Mammography Specialist
Coordinates daily workflow and schedule of the department while considering call-offs, vacations, patient volumes, and training needs
Monitors supply utilization, ordering, and restocking, as needed
Serves as a mentor and leader for others, and promotes teamwork and the achievement of departmental goals
Deals with conflict and sensitive situations utilizing system-promoted leadership tools
Responsible for offering remediation with Mammographers when necessary
Assists in interviews for the recruitment of Mammography candidates and provides feedback for annual performance reviews
Leads orientation and training for new hires, students, and other medical personnel
Oversees maintenance of equipment, monitoring and evaluating quality control tests to ensure equipment compliance to regulations
If required by this department, must demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture and proper use of power injectors
May be required to administer PO and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assess patients for potential risk factors prior to contrast administration

Qualifications

3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Mammography Technologist
Breast Sonography and/or Bone Densitometry certification required within 12 months of hire
Advanced skills and competency required to fulfill duties and responsibilities of invasive breast imaging procedures, breast sonography, and/or bone densitometry
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients in sensitive situations explaining procedures, providing instruction, and providing comfort and support
Analytical abilities necessary to operate complex equipment, optimize image quality, and minimize patient exposure to ionizing radiation
Comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques
Maintain active 15 mammography credits every 3 years as defined by the Mammography Quality Standard Act

Licensure and certifications

ARRT M Certificate
Breast Sonography and/or Bone Densitometry certification required within 12 months of hire (Bone Densitometry certification can be via American Registry Radiologic Technologists or International Society for Clinical Densitometry)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 34 clearance required

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