Optum NY - CT Technologist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group • New York, NY

93d • $28 - $50

About The Position

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Tri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise. As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-State offers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawing on the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optum helps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations access high-quality, affordable healthcare within their community. In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-State offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) CT certified
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certifications
• Ability to work independently in CT environment

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 2+ years of experience in computed tomography

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Explains procedures and process to patients
• Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures
• Processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control
• Prepares images for reading by the radiologist or requesting physician
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Routinely provides CT diagnostic services by operating imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate
• Follows established protocols for each specific scan
• Demonstrates ability to operate CT equipment properly
• Follows all scans and filming protocol
• Utilizes independent judgment to provide CT services to patients while adhering to all department and organizational policies, procedures, and standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees