X-Ray Technologist (Float) - 2238367

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job description

$2,500 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 X-Ray Technologist I 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 assure proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency performing all radiographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in computer system
• Perform x-rays at the optimal quality
• Demonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient as best as possible from excessive radiation
• 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
• Maintain CPR certification
• 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 patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality
• Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems
• Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
• Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• 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
• Demonstrate teamwork; interact in a positive manner with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follow through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
• Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops
• Maintain the cleanliness of examination rooms

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 or equivalent
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) certified
• Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift patients weighing up to 300 pounds and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment
• Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films

Core Customers and Key Relationships:

• Patients
• Patients Families and Friends
• Physicians and Other Medical Staff
• External Medical Partners