Mammography Technologist [Apply Now]
Company: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description OU Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist
for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Mammography Technologist - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing -
Employment Type: Staff Pay is based on years of applicable
experience and acuity level of position /nPosition
Title:Mammography Technologist (Levels 1-3) - Breast Health Network
- Central Department:Breast Health Central Job
Description:*Mammography Technologist positions available at Levels
II or III, depending on experience and education.* New to OU
Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards
package including up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus! Location: OU
Physicians Building Shift: Full-Time (40 hours/week) 10-hour shifts
General Description: Under general supervision of the
Administrative Director and Physicians, technologists perform
professional mammography on a daily basis utilizing approved
policies and procedures. Technologists perform pre-examination
tasks in accordance with approved protocols from Biotechnology
Innovation Organization (BIO); complete and ensure accuracy of all
data entry and record keeping; complete and maintain all assigned
quality assurance, responsibilities in accordance with American
College of Radiology and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
standards. All technologists will perform other tasks and services
associated with Breast Imaging of Oklahoma. 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. - Position patients according to standards set by
American College of Radiology (ACR) - Consistently select
appropriate technical factors from technique charges and operate
equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety practices
- Print films and monitor printing equipment according to BIO
policy - Prepare completed mammograms for interpretation in a
timely manner, including appropriately identified images and all
associated forms and paperwork - Perform Breast Self-Examination
(BSE) as needed; ensuring proper markers are placed to communicate
areas of concern to radiologist - Actively educate patients on BSE,
breast cancer, and other related women’s health issues - Assist
radiologist in all technical procedures such as: digital
stereotactic suros core biopsy, ultrasound guided core biopsy/cyst
aspiration, pre-op needle locations, galactography, MRI, or other
interventional procedures - Reviews all requisitions/orders for
accuracy and applicable clinical information - Ensures all
information on the Breast History Form is accurate and complete -
Prepares examination room and all equipment in advance according
the patient’s examination and diagnostic needs - Confirm that all
mammography files include appropriate labels and ID markers as
required by ACR/FDA - Inputs all data into the information system
required for exam completion - Complete and update all radiographic
image records and anatomical inserts according to BIO policy -
Perform daily printer checks, record results, and report any
abnormalities to the appropriate supervisor - Perform weekly
phantom checks and appropriately reports discrepancies - Perform
equipment monitoring and cleaning to maintain the highest quality
environment - Helps maintain patient logs and information
collection as required for regulatory standards - Performs weekly,
monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual QA tests as required - Records
inventory needs, as needed to maintain appropriate supply levels -
Restocks exam rooms with linen and supplies - Properly disposes of
soiled linen, trash, and hazardous waste - Assists clerical,
billing, and scheduling staff as necessary General
Responsibilities: - Performs other duties as assigned - Overnight
travel may be required if assigned to the mobile mammography unit
*Minimum Qualifications (Level I): Education: Graduate of an
accredited Radiography program. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited
educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or
radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT
and/or CCI preferred. Experience: 0-3 years experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Registration
from the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT).
Advanced Certification in Mammography Preferred. Current Basic Life
Support issued by the American Heart Association preferred. Must
meet applicant eligibility requirements and published standards for
ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI in the cardiovascular, radiologic, or
Mammography technology specialty required by the hiring department
within 12 months of hire date. *Minimum Qualifications (Level II):
Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiography. Graduate of a
CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary
cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the
ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of
experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or
radiologic technology professional in the specialty required by the
hiring department. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
Required: Registration from the American Registry of Radiological
Technology (ARRT) with Advanced Certification in Mammography
required upon hire. Current Basic Life Support issued by the
American Heart Association required upon hire. *Minimum
Qualifications (Level III): Education: Associate’s degree required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited
educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or
radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT
and/or CCI, required. Experience: 5 years of experience required as
a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology
professional in the primary specialty, and at least one (1) year of
experience in one or more post-primary specialties required by the
hiring department License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
Required: Registration from the American Registry of Radiological
Technology (ARRT) with Advanced Certification in Mammography
required upon hire. Current Basic Life Support issued by the
American Heart Association required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities: - Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, patient care
procedures, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning
of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology required;
demonstrated knowledge of the changes associated with aging. - Must
be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions - Ability
to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs. -
Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with
names, numbers, and codes. - Ability to draw conclusions and make
appropriate recommendations. - Ability to exercise discretion in
handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment. -
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various Breast Imaging of
Oklahoma operations, policies, and procedures. - Ability to work
and communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet
their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate,
and cooperative manner. - Must display a high level of initiative,
effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. -
Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention
to detail. CB Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to
login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a
comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and
dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and
compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both
inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind
for you and your family. OU Health Job ID R0050125. Posted job
title: Mammography Technologist (Levels 1-3) - Breast Health
Network - Central About OU Health OU Health is the state’s only
comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and
centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300
physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to
Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of
specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the
state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National
Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center,
Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only
Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the
Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of
Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America
for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson
Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by
U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also
was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these
specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU
Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education
and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team
works to improve lives through innovation in medical care,
education and research, while investing in the people, technologies
and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are
seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for
others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care
to our community through the work you do every day. We provide
clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and
we invite you to explore our available positions. Benefits -
Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life
insurance - Pet insurance - Sick pay - Continuing Education - 401k
retirement plan - Wellness and fitness programs - Employee
assistance programs - Benefits start day 1
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