3 Days Left: MRI Technologist Position Available In Westchester, New York

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum NY, (formerlyOptum Tri-State NY) is seeking a MRI Technologist to join our teamin Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization thatis changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of theOptum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our visionto make healthcare better for everyone. Monday-Friday11:00AM-8:00PM At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, dataand support of a global organization behind you so you can helpyour patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongsidetalented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided bydiversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. Webelieve you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you tolive your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillmentof advancing the health of your community with the excitement ofcontributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could helpimprove care for millions of patients across the country. Becausetogether, we have the power to make health care better foreveryone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Identify anatomical orientation on all requiredimages and assures proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency for operating all MRI equipment andassociated equipment and software
• Ensure the safety of all thoseentering the MR room through education and proper screeningprotocols
• Maintain communication with radiologists and otherphysicians, patients and their families, and other persons
• Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up andconducting MRI procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assistingradiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of thedepartment assuring the quality and continuity of patient care
• Acquire patients’ chart data/requisition and reviews both todetermine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medicalproblems, contraindications to the study and verify that the studybeing ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
• Educate patientsregarding procedure, equipment, and exam to ensure understandingand safety
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e., in the event of callouts or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoringto new hires
• Scan according to guidelines
• Maintain qualitystandards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
• Assist in thecompletion of the accreditation process for American College ofRadiology (ACR) every three years
• Maintain CPR certification
• 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
• Observe patientfor vital signs during examination
• Utilize sterile techniquespreventing contamination
• Identify anatomical orientation on allrequired images and assures proper file identification on allimages
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, presentscompleted examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinentdata to persons responsible for the care of patients following theprocedure
• Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive mannerwith employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstratingaccountability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Enhanceprofessional growth and maintain certifications, registration andactive CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshopsOptum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together RiversideMedical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regionalalignment combines resources and services across the care continuum
• from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyondacross New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a PatientCentered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focusedmedical care to the entire family. You will find our team workingin local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, withincare models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes anddriving change through collaboration and innovation. Together,we’re making health care work better for everyone. You’ll berewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment thatwill challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes tosucceed in your role as well as provide development for other rolesyou may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High schooldiploma or equivalent
• ARRT (American Registry of RadiologicTechnologist)
• MRI certification
• Demonstrated ability to followoral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicatewith patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
• 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 MRI Technologist experience

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$28.

61 to $56.06 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.

Diversitycreates a healthier atmosphere:

OptumCare is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protectedveteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or anyother characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-freeworkplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test beforebeginning employment.