Radiology Technologist - Brooklyn, NY

Optum; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health care organization that prioritizes patient care and community engagement. This role involves preparing patients for diagnostic imaging, ensuring high-quality results, and maintaining imaging equipment. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in health care while enjoying a balanced work schedule. Be part of a team that is dedicated to improving lives and enhancing health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Contribution

Incentive Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ARRT certification required.
• Experience with diagnostic imaging and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures.
• Adjust equipment controls to produce quality images.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Radiation Protection Techniques

Diagnostic Imaging Procedures

Patient Positioning

Quality Control

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ARRT Certification

License to Practice Diagnostic Radiology

Tools

Epic EMR Software

Job description

5,000 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.

Optum Tri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise. As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-State offers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawing on the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optum helps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations access high-quality, affordable healthcare within their community.

In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-State offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Schedule - Monday to Thursday no Fridays or Weekends -

Monday and Wednesday 8am to 6 pm

Tuesday and Thursday 8 am to 3:30 pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures


• Explains procedures and process to patients


• Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy


• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff


• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures


• Processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control


• Prepares images for reading by the radiologist or requesting physician


• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed

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:

• High school diploma / GED


• License or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology in the state of New York


• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or willing to obtain in 180 days

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist


• Experience with Epic EMR software


• Orthopedic Exp.

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.