Optum - Radiologic Technologist Per Diem
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Radiologic Technologist Per Diem to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They offer an exceptional career path, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. Optum Tri-State provides local care backed by national expertise, offering services such as primary care, urgent care, specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. They serve 1.6 million patients across 630 locations, offering high-quality, affordable healthcare within the community. Optum Tri-State also provides extended hours of operation, around-the-clock access to a health-care team, same-day and walk-in appointments, and free prenatal classes every weekend. They are committed to giving back to the community through health fairs, charitable giving, and free medical education.
Requirements
- High school diploma / GED
- License or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology in the state of New York
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or willing to obtain in 180 days
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist
- Experience with Epic EMR software
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 on the basis of 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
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
