Per Diem CT Tech

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a CT Tech to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High school education, GED
Advanced knowledge of CT (imaging) equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
Comprehensive knowledge of CT (imaging) positioning/procedures and diagnosis
Advanced understanding in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes of CT images
Knowledge and experience in performing General radiology routine x-ray
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills, RIS & PACS
Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers
Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
Skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as a CT Technologist

Responsibilities

Performs CT exams and general radiology imaging procedures per department protocol.
Responsible for daily operations within the Imaging - CT Department/routine x-ray, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment
Following physicians' orders, produces CT images and routine x-ray images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems
Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination, and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
Obtain necessary consents from the patients and verifies required lab values; Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV access
Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the radiology information system (R.I.S.) and PACS/Synapse application, EMR (electronic Medical record) in accordance to HIPAA, and company guidelines, policies and procedure
Processes CT images/ radiologic digital images, examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability, and generates additional plans of images as needed for the Radiologist review
Knowledgeable process for transferring images into the PAC/Synapse computer system (downtime process, print, Cd copy per protocol)
Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
Maintains Imaging equipment, work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, follows all safety standards and uses radiation protection when operating CT equipment/General x-ray equipment
Assists lower level employees with more complex issues and problems
May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
Will comply with annual mandatory Fit Testing as a job requirement
Exposure to radiation, risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Is able to float with varied days/shifts, Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices to meet business operations; reliable transportations is required.
Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed.
Work some Holidays required.