Mammographer
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Are you interested in a rewarding clinical
career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want
a work environment that values employee development and well-being?
Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Mammographer at the
UPMC Outpatient Center in West Mifflin! Why Join Us? Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! Full-Time
Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid
Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! State-of-the-art
Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment
services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!
13 Breast Imaging Centers across the Greater Pittsburgh area! UPMC
Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of
Excellence in Women’s Health ! Work Schedule: Primarily daylight
shifts, Monday through Friday! Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to
7:30 p.m.). Occasional, rotating Saturday shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
NO holidays, on-call, or Sundays! Travel to other local
Magee-Womens Imaging offices required – up to 50% of the time
depending on staffing coverage needs. Mammographers are able to
choose their two other rotational locations! New graduates
(Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) are encouraged to apply – we will
train! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow
professionally, apply today! Free Parking! Applicants will be
placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual
experience and education, per manager discretion. Responsibilities:
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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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
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