X-Ray Technologist
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. 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.
Requirements
- Associates degree or BS in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
- ARRT certified
- 1+ years of experience in general radiologic technologist
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
- Greet patients, obtain history, and enters 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 HIPPA 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, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
