Optum NY CT Technologist Position Available In Kings, 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 and Riverside Medical Group). Come make adifference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one ofour hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey andConnecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliantco-workers who share your passion for helping people feel theirbest. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover themeaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. OptumTri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise.

As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-Stateoffers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverserange of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawingon the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optumhelps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations accesshigh-quality, affordable healthcare within their community. Inaddition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-Stateoffers its patients the best hours of operation of any privatepractice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to ahealth-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk inappointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education,Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free ofcharge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their communityand the patients they serve through health fairs, charitablegiving/foundation, and free medical education. Utilizes independentjudgment to provide CT services to patients while adhering to alldepartment and organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients fordiagnostic imaging procedures
• Explains procedures and process topatients
• Moves imaging equipment into the specified position;determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion ofthe body involved, and the degree of penetration required; andadjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produceimages of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Practicesradiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patientsand staff
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiologyprocedures
• Processes images and reviews them for properidentification and quality control
• Prepares images for reading bythe radiologist or requesting physician
• Performs routinemaintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs onradiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Routinelyprovides CT diagnostic services by operating imaging equipment andother equipment/devices as appropriate
• Follows establishedprotocols for each specific scan
• Demonstrates ability to operateCT equipment properly
• Follows all scans and filming protocoYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• License or temporarypermit 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 workindependently in CT environment

New York Residents Only:

The hourlyrange for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. Pay is based onseveral factors including but not limited to local labor markets,education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Groupcomplies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition toyour salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, acomprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits aresubject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when youbegin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reachingchoice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, ourmission is to help people live healthier lives and make the healthsystem work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race,gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves theopportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, thereare still far too many barriers to good health which aredisproportionately experienced by people of color, historicallymarginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committedto mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling anddelivering equitable care that addresses health disparities andimproves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in ourmission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunityemployer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug

• free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginningemployment.