Optum NY - Mammography Technologist - Part Time
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Mammography Tech to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The company aims to provide an exceptional career experience, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health and the opportunity to contribute new practice ideas that could improve care for millions. The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for diagnostic purposes, creating a tranquil environment for patients, and adhering to examination instructions.
Requirements
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) (M) certified
- Diagnostic Mammography certified
- 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
- Manage all clinical aspects of the 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
