Optum NY - Mammography Technologist - Part Time

UnitedHealth Group • Lake Success, NY

9d • $28 - $50

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

Requirements

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) (M) certified
• Diagnostic Mammography certified or willing to obtain within 180 days
• Electronic medical records experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine
• 1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
• EPIC EMR experience

Responsibilities

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency performing all mammographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
• Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
• All clinical aspects of mammography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years Maintain CPR certification
• Observe patient vital signs during examination
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees