Mammography Technologist

UnitedHealth Group • Las Vegas, NV

85d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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 or GED
• Graduate of an approved AMA Radiologic Technology program
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current ARRT and Nevada State Mammography license within 30 days of hire
• Willing to obtain ARRT (M) within 1 year of hire
• Proven ability to rotate within Imaging Services Department to include satellite offices
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers
• Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
• Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of Mammography experience
• Advanced knowledge of radiology equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Basic computer skills, RIS and PACS
• Proven ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of mammography procedures and diagnosis
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for examination, explains specific procedures to be performed
• Performs screening or diagnostic mammography exams using excellent positioning and exposure techniques and examines developed films for technical quality
• Conducts quality control tests following ACR, Manufacture Quality Control Manuals and department policy and procedure manuals
• Ensures both patient images and quality control tests are processed appropriately and stored in PAC's
• Correctly begins and ends all patients in the Imagecast RIS system
• Maintains current ARRT, CPR, and State of Nevada certifications; provides supervisor with proof of continuing education
• Uploads comparison CD's into PAC's
• Ensures all associated paperwork is scanned into PAC's or sent to HIM's
• May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities

Benefits

• 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