Breast Sonographer - Breast Health Network - PRN

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Medicine is hiring a Breast Sonographer for the Breast Health Network in Oklahoma City on a part-time basis. This entry-level position requires an associate's degree from a CAAHEP accredited program and some experience in patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality technical performance. Candidates should hold current BLS and ARDMS certifications and be ready to participate in ongoing professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a related field.
• BLS certification must be current upon hire.
• Medical ARDMS certification must be current upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, cost-effective patient care.
• Prepare patients for procedures correlating clinical history.
• Collaborate with patients and care teams to achieve outcomes.
• Conduct post-procedure reviews and technical quality checks.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Patient-centric care

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or higher from a CAAHEP accredited program

Tools

Cardiovascular equipment

Radiologic equipment

Job description

Breast Sonographer - Breast Health Network - PRN page is loaded## Breast Sonographer - Breast Health Network - PRNlocations: Oklahoma Citytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0064102## **Position Title:**Breast Sonographer - Breast Health Network - PRN## **Department:**BHN-Northwest## **Job Description:****General Description:**Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.**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.** Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics* Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed* Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.* Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.* Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.* Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.* Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.* Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned**Minimum Qualifications**:**Education:**Associate’s degree or higher. 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 (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment).**Experience:**0-3 years experience.**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:**BLS must be current upon hire. Medical ARDMS required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. 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 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.Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary specialty for which hired and credentialed. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance.## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **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 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.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. 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