Optum NY Mammography Technologist

UnitedHealth Group • Huntington, NY

202d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

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. 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

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree