Optum NY - MRI Technologist

UnitedHealth Group•Bethpage, NY

75d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Full Time MRI Technologist to join their team in Bethpage, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. The role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The team works together with the power to make healthcare better for everyone, emphasizing Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
MRI certification
Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proven ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
Proven ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
1+ years of MRI Technologist experience

Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images.
Demonstrate competency for operating all MRI equipment and associated equipment and software.
Ensure the safety of all those entering the MR room through education and proper screening protocols.
Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons.
Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting MRI procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety.
Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
Scan according to guidelines Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations.
Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years.
Maintain CPR certification.
Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements.
Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality.
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems.
Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality.
Observe patient for vital signs during examination.
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination.
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons for the care of patients following the procedure.
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment.
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability.
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops.