Optum NY Mammography Technologist

UnitedHealth Group; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health care organization as a Mammography Technologist, where you'll perform crucial diagnostic imaging and ensure quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. You'll be responsible for creating a tranquil environment for patients, performing mammographic procedures, and maintaining high standards of care. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Health Insurance

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Competency in mammographic procedures and equipment operation.
• Strong patient care skills and ability to maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic procedures and ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock medical supplies in the examination room.

Skills

Patient Care

Mammographic Procedures

Communication Skills

Sterile Techniques

CPR Certification

Education

Certification in Mammography

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Computer Systems for Patient History

Job description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

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.

Primary 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.

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