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Mammographer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or a related clinical field. Hospitals, imaging centers, and health systems regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for credentialed mammographers, and the 65,000 annual cap applies to most private employers.
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Get Access To All JobsAre 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 in Monroeville today!
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!
- Team-oriented department with continuing education and career growth opportunities!
- We provide a variety of Breast Imaging services to multiple communities with 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!
- We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research! The Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants.
Work Schedule:
- Primarily daylight shifts, Monday through Friday!
- This is a full-time role that will alternate between working 5 days per week and 4 days per week for an average of 72 hours every two weeks.
- Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
- Rotating Saturday shift every third Saturday (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- NO holidays, on-call hours, 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!
- Free Parking!
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!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education.
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
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 in Monroeville today!
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!
- Team-oriented department with continuing education and career growth opportunities!
- We provide a variety of Breast Imaging services to multiple communities with 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!
- We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research! The Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants.
Work Schedule:
- Primarily daylight shifts, Monday through Friday!
- This is a full-time role that will alternate between working 5 days per week and 4 days per week for an average of 72 hours every two weeks.
- Occasional evening shift (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.).
- Rotating Saturday shift every third Saturday (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- NO holidays, on-call hours, 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!
- Free Parking!
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!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mammographer
Verify your ARRT credentials transfer correctly
USCIS evaluates your degree and ARRT certification together when assessing specialty occupation. Confirm your mammography specialty certification is current before your employer files, since a lapsed credential can trigger an RFE.
Target hospital systems over independent clinics
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions routinely and have in-house immigration counsel. Smaller imaging-only clinics often lack the infrastructure to sponsor, so filtering by employer type saves time early in your search.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter mammographer roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. That DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which health systems have sponsored this specific occupation, not just clinical roles broadly.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Run your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer stage so you know the floor and can negotiate above it.
Ask your employer about cap-exempt facility status
If you're hired by a nonprofit hospital, university medical center, or government-affiliated facility, your employer may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you file outside the April lottery window at any time of year.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
Mammography departments often backfill vacancies on a set timeline. If your employer needs you on-site by a specific date, request premium processing when USCIS files Form I-129 to get a decision within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Mammographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mammographer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies mammographer positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in radiologic technology, medical imaging, or a directly related clinical field. The O*NET occupation profile for radiologic technologists supports the degree requirement. If your employer lists the degree as preferred rather than required, that wording can weaken the petition, so verify the job description before your employer files.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for mammographers?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large outpatient imaging networks file H-1B petitions for mammographers most consistently. Standalone breast imaging clinics and mobile mammography units rarely have the legal infrastructure to sponsor. You can filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for imaging roles on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL disclosure data.
Does my ARRT mammography certification affect my H-1B petition?
It strengthens the specialty occupation argument but doesn't replace the degree requirement. USCIS looks primarily at whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just a certification. Your ARRT mammography specialty certification demonstrates professional credentialing and supports the employer's job description, but your underlying radiologic technology or clinical degree is what satisfies the statutory standard.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a mammography unit?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window without waiting for a new lottery slot if you've already been counted against the cap in a previous fiscal year.
Can a mammographer work at multiple imaging sites under one H-1B?
Yes, but each worksite location must be covered by a certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. If your employer adds a new facility after the original petition is approved, they must post the LCA at the new location and may need to amend the I-129 with USCIS depending on whether the new site is a material change to your work location.