About this Mammographer - Breast Health Network - Waterview Park - PRN role at OU Health
Position Title:
Mammographer - Breast Health Network - Waterview Park - PRNDepartment:
BHN-SouthwestJob 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.
