CT Technologist
Company: Optum
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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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. Utilizes independent
judgment to provide CT services to patients while adhering to all
department and organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
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 based on 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 Routinely provides CT diagnostic
services by operating imaging equipment and other equipment/devices
as appropriate Follows established protocols for each specific scan
Demonstrates ability to operate CT equipment properly Follows all
scans and filming protoco 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 2+ years of experience in Radiology Ability to work
independently in CT environment New York Residents Only: The hourly
range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth
Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, protected veteran status, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $19 - $38 Hourly
Keywords: Optum, Westport , CT Technologist, Other , Brooklyn, Connecticut
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