What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiographer II - Mammo position at UPMC?
Radiographer II - Mammo
Fulltime Day/Evening position with rotation - requires Saturday rotation
Will float between Mammo and Radiology as needed at Station Medical Center as needed - will be trained in biopsy procedures
AFSCME union
Posted: March 14, 2025
This position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $10,000 with a two-year commitment to UPMC! Don't miss out, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for performance of routine or special procedures.
- Transfers and positions patients.
- Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
- Assists physicians in administering opaque media.
- Rotates within the Department or other areas and by shift as required.
- Maintains and correctly develops film by means of CR processors for localizations for mammography.
- Assists with scheduling of breast biopsy patients as assigned.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed.
- Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
- Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
- Provides protective devices as required.
- Performs quality assurance activities, as assigned.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
- Utilizes tracking equipment to ensure accurate record keeping and proper charging of patient exams.
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
- Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.
- Use of PACS. Use of the Radiology Information System.
- Assists in performing first aid as necessary.
- Assists with procedures in mammography and sets up and operates equipment, takes radiographs as directed by the radiologist.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.Secures and returns needed supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
