Radiologic Technologist

Optum; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians Imaging has an immediate opening for a Radiographer to join our team in Connecticut. You will perform quality Radiologic exams following ALARA principles, optimize exposure, and maintain patient safety while providing compassionate care in a busy radiology department.

The role requires ARRT registration with CT license, accredited Radiologic Technology training, CME maintenance, and 1+ year experience. On-site schedule and coverage across multiple sites are included.

Qualifications

• 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.

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)

Education

Graduate from an accredited program for professional Radiologic Technology

Job description

$5000. Sign On Bonus for external candidatesProHealth 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 we need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.

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 we need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

About the Role

ProHealth Physicians Imaging has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Radiographer to join our team. The Radiology Technician supports the Imaging team and its patients by providing quality Radiologic exams by following established standards and practices. 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.

Responsibilities

• Primary Location: 320 Western Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
• May be asked to cover the following locations for unplanned and planned PTO:
• 515 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT
• 631 South Quaker Lane, West Hartford, CT
• 515 W Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT
• Bristol 1251 Farmington Ave Bristol Ct
• Department: Radiology
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/weekly. Monday - Friday, shifts between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:15PM

Primary 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)

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Required Skills

• 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