Optum NY - CT Technologist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Positions in this function is responsible for performing and reformatting the CT examination that creates the images needed for diagnosis and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) CT certified

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
2+ years of experience in computed tomography
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Demonstrate competency performing all computerized tomography procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
Scan according to guidelines
Observe patient vital signs during examination
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
Maintain CPR certification
Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of Ethics
Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Observes patient for vital signs during examination
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops