Radiology Technologist Seattle

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

9d•$24 - $43

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Polyclinic) is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our team in Seattle, 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.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology
Current ARRT certification
Active WA state license or pending application

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

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