Radiology Technologist Float

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our team in Everett, WA. 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. The Radiology Technologist functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for fulfilling all job requirements including but not limited to: exemplary patient care, operation and maintenance of digital imaging equipment, quality control and radiation safety, knowledge of all x-ray and fluoroscopic procedures, solid teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently, and the willingness and adaptability to learn new exams as we are an ever expanding company in modalities and technology. The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology
Current ARRT certification

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience working as a Radiology Technologist
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Responsibilities

Produces radiographs of highest possible quality and with the least risk to the patient for medical diagnostic purposes
Strictly follows all ACR, FDA, Medicare and Washington State laws regarding Radiological procedures
Monitors patients during study to assure highest possible quality of examination
Insures thoroughness and safety of study while setting priority of clinical need
Communicates on regular basis with radiologists on the best approach to tailor examination to clinical need
Reviews images for technical quality
Knowledgeable in all aspects of plain film and fluoroscopy
Working knowledge of the RIS, PACS