Optum NY - Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care (Part-Time)

Optum; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Optum NY in Wantagh, NY seeks a Radiology Technologist for urgent care part-time with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. You will perform diagnostic x-ray examinations, quality assurance, and related patient care tasks in a collaborative clinic setting.

The role requires NYS radiology licensure and ARRT registration, plus strong customer service and computer skills. Join a clinician-led team focused on improving health outcomes in the local community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiology technologist program.
• NYS radiology licensure and ARRT registration.
• Customer service experience and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic x-ray examinations
• Performs radiology quality assurance
• Takes vital signs, performs EKGs and assists providers with patient care
• Prepares exam rooms and x-ray room for patients and documents patient encounters in EMR
• Performs lab testing and quality assurance
• Prepares and tracks specimens sent to lab
• Perform MA duties as needed
• Restocks and maintains inventory of exam rooms, lab and storage rooms
• Places outgoing phone calls to patients for follow up care and handles incoming phone calls from patients
• Assists with other tasks as assigned

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited radiology technologist program

NYS radiology licensure and ARRT registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our team in Wantagh, NY Urgent Care Part Time. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic x-ray examinations
• Performs radiology quality assurance
• Takes vital signs, performs EKGs and assists providers with patient care
• Prepares exam rooms and x-ray room for patients and documents patient encounters in EMR
• Performs lab testing and quality assurance
• Prepares and tracks specimens sent to lab
• Perform MA duties as needed
• Restocks and maintains inventory of exam rooms, lab and storage rooms
• Places outgoing phone calls to patients for follow up care and handles incoming phone calls from patients
• Assists with other tasks as assigned

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiology technologist program
• NYS radiology licensure and ARRT registration
• Customer service experience and solid computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic x-ray
• EMR experience
• Medical office experience; Urgent Care experience

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 4, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we’re building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we’re looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.