Radiographer II - Mammo
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Radiographer II - Mammo Fulltime Day position -
will work five 8 hour shifts will rotate Saturdays AFSCME union
Posted: January 16, 2026 This position is currently offering a
$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2 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. Education and Formal
Training Required: - High school graduate or equivalent. Must be a
graduate of a radiology technology program, and must be an American
Registered Radiology Technologist. - Must possess manual dexterity
and hand-eye coordination; must be able to adapt to all types of
conditions of patients. Experience Required: - One year as a
radiologic technologist and must obtain advanced certification in
mammography within 12 months of hire or transfer. Licensure,
Certifications, and Clearances: 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 31 Child Abuse
Reporting with renewal - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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