? High Salary: X-Ray Technologist Position Available In Dutchess, New York

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Opportunities withOptum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical,ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside MedicalGroup). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn tous for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York,New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technologyand brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping peoplefeel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization anddiscover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The X-Ray Technologist I is responsible for performing the primarydiagnostic examination to either diagnose or decide the optimalprocedure that will best help the patient. This also includescreating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhereto examination instructions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identifyanatomical orientation on all required images and assures properfile identification on all images
• Demonstrate competencyperforming all radiographic procedures and the operation of allrelated equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and entersinformation in computer system
• Perform x-rays at the optimalquality
• Demonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient asbest as possible from excessive radiation
• Observe patient vitalsigns during examination
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in theevent of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provideinstruction/mentoring to new hires
• Maintain CPR certification
• Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facilityand regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of Ethics
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
• Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information withpatients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring theyare aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Demonstrate apositive experience from the referring providers; providingexcellent quality
• Consistently submit images of diagnosticquality without recommendation of additional image acquisition;performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstratescompetency in utilizing systems
• Make decisions authoritativelyand wisely after adequately contemplating various available coursesof action
• Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations,maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Utilize steriletechniques preventing contamination
• Review each examination fortechnical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist,and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the careof patients following the procedure
• Demonstrate teamwork;interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to acollaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, followsthrough, 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 ofexamination rooms You’ll be rewarded and recognized for yourperformance in an environment that will challenge you and give youclear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well asprovide 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, thedepartment’s computerized system and its associated devices

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• Requiresstanding and walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able tolift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able tolift patients weighting up to 300 pounds and place them inappropriate positions for operation of equipment
• Requireseyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and reviewdeveloped films

Core Customers and Key Relationships:

• Patients
• Patients Families and Friends
• Physicians and Other Medical Staff
• External Medical Partners The hourly range for this role is$23.

70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay isbased on several factors including but not limited to local labormarkets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws asapplicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offersbenefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive andrecognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matterwhere or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’llfind a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. AtUnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthierlives and make the health system work better for everyone. Webelieve everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to goodhealth which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. Weare committed to mitigating our impact on the environment andenabling and delivering equitable care that addresses healthdisparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priorityreflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws,rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug

• freeworkplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test beforebeginning employment.