Mammographer

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EUPMC offers a %2410,000 with a 2-year commitment.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3EProviding screening and diagnostic mammograms. %26nbsp;Rotating to numerous outpatient Mammography locations. %26nbsp;Includes rotating to Hamilton Health center to perform x-ray and Mammograms. %26nbsp;his position will work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and rotating weekends. %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EPerform correlative breast examinations and document scars, moles and pertinent findings. Provide individualized breast self-examination instruction and discuss the importance for the need to have a clinical breast examination performed by a qualified health care provider annually.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EIdentifies 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EPossesses strong skill with radioactive material safety.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EPerform 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EPrepare patient for mammography procedure and tend to the physical safety and comfort of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EEnsures 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EAssist 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EPerforms equipment quality control procedures utilizing radioactive sources and evaluates results to assure equipment performance is within acceptable standards%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EIf 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EMay 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.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• 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.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  American Registry Radiologic Technologists.  Must obtain Mammography registration within 12 months of hire date.  CPR or BLS Required CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34 with renewal

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