X-Ray Tech - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group; West Nyack (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health care organization that values caring, connecting, and growing together. As an X-Ray Tech, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality diagnostic examinations while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to improving health outcomes. You will be responsible for performing x-rays, maintaining compliance with care standards, and mentoring new hires. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required with 1+ years of experience in radiologic technology.
• Associates or BS in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-rays ensuring optimal quality and patient safety.
• Greet patients, obtain history, and maintain HIPAA standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Technology

Technical Accuracy

Communication Skills

Education

Associates degree in Radiography

Bachelor's degree in Radiography

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Health 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 X-Ray Tech is responsible for performing the primary diagnostic examination to either diagnose or decide the optimal procedure that will best help the patient. 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
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information into computer system
• Perform x-rays at the optimal quality
• Demonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient as best as possible from excessive radiation
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of Ethics
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate a positive experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or BS in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• ARRT certified
• 1+ years of experience in general radiologic technologist

Preferred Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. 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).

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all