Radiology Tech, ProHealth Physicians Glastonbury CT Base

UnitedHealth Group•Bristol, CT

8d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Radiology Tech, ProHealth Physicians to join our team in Connecticut. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience: Exceptional teamwork, Robust medical resources, Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional Radiologic Technology
Current ARRT registration and CT license
Ability to maintain your continuous medical education credits for your Radiography registration
1+ years of experience as a Radiographic Technologist
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bone Densitometry certification
3+ years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
Experience working on electronic health records
Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
Experience with EMR systems (Allscripts / EPIC)

Responsibilities

Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients for their Radiology exam by collecting and recording (as applicable)
Review all patient orders for appropriate demographics and coding
Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines
Document pertinent patient information for our Radiologists and Bone Densitometries
Create and review your daily patient log for productivity and billing purposes
Use the CoActiv Picture Archive & Communication system (PACS) for reviewing images and reports
Review all of the Imaging reports for accuracy and contact the Radiology group for any necessary addendums
Prepare and maintain equipment to follow our quality maintenance program. Follow ProHealth Physicians Imaging QI policies which include our report timeliness and completeness, productivity reporting, patient satisfaction surveys, and record keeping policies
Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA, ACR, and ARRT regulations and ProHealth policies
Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
Perform cardiac monitor testing (training for holter and wireless event monitoring)
Provide superior patient care while ensuring radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARA principle.
Optimize exposure for the given clinical task and patient group using dose reduction tools where appropriate.
Must have sound knowledge of techniques and patient positioning for patients’ age birth to geriatrics.