Optum NY - Mammography Technologist

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

8d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide quality patient care and produce mammographic images for radiologist diagnosis. The role includes creating a calm environment so patients can follow examination instructions, explaining procedures and follow-up steps, and addressing patient concerns. The technologist performs mammographic procedures, maintains equipment and quality-control standards, and supports efficient outpatient operations. The position is based in Lake Success, New York. The technologist works with patients and their families, physicians and other medical staff, and external medical partners. The role also includes maintaining required certifications and pursuing ongoing professional development. The posted hourly pay range is $29–$52, based on full-time employment. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ARRT (M) certification or ability to obtain it within one year.
Diagnostic Mammography certification.
Ability to use or learn to use the department's computerized system and associated devices.

Nice To Haves

Associate or baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.
At least one year of experience as a general radiologic technologist.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization.

Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on required images and ensure images are properly identified.
Perform mammographic procedures and operate related equipment competently.
Greet patients, obtain their history, and enter information into the computer system.
Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines and review examinations for technical accuracy before presenting them to the radiologist.
Maintain logs and process paperwork for biopsies.
Use sterile techniques to prevent contamination.
Maintain quality standards in relation to HIPAA regulations and keep examination rooms clean and supplied.
Assist with the American College of Radiology accreditation process every three years and maintain CPR certification.
Observe patient vital signs during examinations.
Provide coverage as needed for call-outs or extended patient schedules.
Instruct and mentor new hires.
Explain procedures and follow-up steps to patients, address concerns, and support a positive patient experience.
Communicate with radiologists, physicians, patients and their families, and other relevant individuals.
Submit diagnostic-quality images, perform quality assurance on images and equipment, and demonstrate competency with relevant systems.
Perform daily processor and phantom quality-control evaluations and document monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing.
Perform daily mammographic imaging in accordance with ACR accreditation guidelines.
Examine radiologic films for density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion.
Troubleshoot processors and mammography machines and order supplies.
Support positive experiences for referring providers by providing excellent-quality work.
Make well-considered decisions, contribute to efficient outpatient operations, and maximize productivity of the assigned modality.
Demonstrate teamwork, meet deadlines, follow through, and show accountability, flexibility, and adaptability.
Maintain professional growth, certifications, registration, and active continuing medical education through education programs, conferences, and workshops.