X-Ray Technologist - Sign-On Bonus & Patient Care

Jobtome; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Optum NY in Newburgh, NY seeks an X-Ray Tech to perform primary diagnostic exams and create a tranquil environment so patients can follow instructions.

You will greet patients, review history, and perform high-quality radiographs while protecting patients from radiation and mentoring new hires; ensure compliance with HIPAA and ARRT ethics. UnitedHealth Group supports growth and benefits with a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assure proper file identification.
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information into computer system.
• Perform x-rays at the optimal quality.
• Protect patients from excessive radiation and ensure patient comfort.
• Provide coverage as needed (e.g., 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.
• Communicate results and follow-up steps to care team and patients.

Skills

ARRT certified

X-ray experience

Education

Degree in radiography

Job description

Optum NY in Newburgh, NY seeks an X-Ray Tech to perform primary diagnostic exams and create a tranquil environment so patients can follow instructions.

You will greet patients, review history, and perform high-quality radiographs while protecting patients from radiation and mentoring new hires; ensure compliance with HIPAA and ARRT ethics. UnitedHealth Group supports growth and benefits with a sign-on bonus.