Radiographer II - Mammo
Fulltime 40 hrs dayshift will work five 8 hour shifts with Saturday rotation
AFSCME union
This position is offering a $10,000 Sign on Bonus with a 2 year commitment to UPMC!
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for performance of routine or special procedures.
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Transfers and positions patients.
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Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
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Assists physicians in administering opaque media.
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Rotates within the Department or other areas and by shift as required.
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Maintains and correctly develops film by means of CR processors for localizations for mammography.
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Assists with scheduling of breast biopsy patients as assigned.
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Selects and operates equipment as directed.
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Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
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Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
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Provides protective devices as required.
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Performs quality assurance activities, as assigned.
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Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
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Utilizes tracking equipment to ensure accurate record keeping and proper charging of patient exams.
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Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
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Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.
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Use of PACS. Use of the Radiology Information System.
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Assists in performing first aid as necessary.
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Assists with procedures in mammography and sets up and operates equipment, takes radiographs as directed by the radiologist.
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Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.Secures and returns needed supplies.
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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.
