Mammographer - Breast Health Network - Northwest Oklahoma City - PRN

Position Title:
Mammographer - Breast Health Network - Northwest Oklahoma City - PRN

Department:
BHN-Northwest

Job Description:
General Description:
The Mammographer PRN provides specialized breast imaging services to OU Health patients to aid Providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of breast conditions, defects and/or diseases. Work is typically performed in outpatient environments across OU Health locations.

Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

- Under general supervision, performs diagnostic imaging on patients as ordered by a care provider.

- Ensures testing is performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‑centric care.

- Prepares patients for procedures and reviews clinical history to align with provider-ordered tests.

- Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.

- Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.

- Utilizes a variety of highly specialized mammography equipment and techniques to perform diagnostic procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.

- Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards.

- Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.

- Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.

- Ensures that technical quality of testing meets established protocols and applicable accreditation standards.

- Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as requested.

- May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.

- May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members.  Assists with onboarding of new team members.

- Supports inventory tasks as needed to help ensure supplies are available.

General Responsibilities:

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT.
Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.
Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Mammographer required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
ARRT(RT)(M) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Solid knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, mammography principles and radiologic terminology.  Applies core-level primary specialty theory and techniques to independently perform mammography exams, complete post-processing and image analysis, and accurately annotate study data and procedure documentation with minimal guidance.

- Ability to prioritize and independently complete clinical and non‑clinical work assignments with limited direction.

- Communicates effectively through verbal and written means to convey accurate, timely information and collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

- Ability to prioritize and independently complete clinical and non‑clinical work assignments with limited direction, applying sound judgment to manage workload, competing priorities, and changing demands.

- Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations, independently adjusting priorities and maintaining focus in fast‑paced or changing environments.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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