Mammography Technologist Bexar Imaging Mobile Team RGV Texas

UnitedHealth Group • McAllen, TX

156d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our team in Texas. 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. WellMed provides concierge - level medical care and service for seniors, delivered by physicians and clinic staff that understand and care about the patient's health. WellMed's proactive approach focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for patients. WellMed is now part of the Optum division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences
• Must have current ARRT (R)(M) Registry and be MRT certified by the Texas Medical Board
• Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain credentials at all times
• Current BCLS certification
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Radiological Sciences
• 3+ years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist / Mammography Technologist

Responsibilities

• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age specific and other developmental needs of each person served
• Receives relays and documents written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record
• Corroborates a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner
• Verifies informed consent for applicable procedures
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures
• Applies principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Starts, maintains and/or removes intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded, correctly formats images, prints films/CDs, and/or sends images to the PACS system
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations
• Provides education to patients, families and other health care providers
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all regulatory requirements surrounding the use of ionizing radiation and associated equipment
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Determines appropriate technical exposure factors
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan that identifies and selects appropriate procedure protocol based on the ordered procedure
• Adheres to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist Clinical, Quality and Professional Performance Standards as outlined in the appropriate Scope of Practice
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• $5K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED