Optum NY - CT Technologist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth • Brooklyn, NY

1d • $28 - $50

About The Position

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
• CT certified
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certifications
• Ability to work independently in CT environment

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 2+ years of experience in computed tomography

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 protocol
• Utilizes independent judgment to provide CT services to patients while adhering to all department and organizational policies, procedures, and standards

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED