High Salary: MRI Technologist – Per Diem Position Available In Westchester, New York

Job Description:

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum STATE,(formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a MRI Technologist to joinour team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led careorganization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Asa member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integralpart of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. AtOptum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of aglobal organization behind you so you can help your patients livehealthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in acollaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusionwhile driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve anexceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life atwork and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing thehealth of your community with the excitement of contributing newpractice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care formillions of patients across the country. Because together, we havethe power to make health care better for everyone. Join us anddiscover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting.

Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assuresproper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competencyfor operating all MRI equipment and associated equipment andsoftware
• Ensure the safety of all those entering the MR roomthrough education and proper screening protocols
• Maintaincommunication with radiologists and other physicians, patients andtheir families, and other persons
• Perform quality control andreporting tasks, setting up and conducting MRI procedures, maintainday-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing tothe efficient operation of the department assuring the quality andcontinuity of patient care
• Acquire patients’ chartdata/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-upand learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications tothe study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to thediagnostic needs
• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment,and exam to ensure understanding and safety
• Provide coverage asneeded (i.e., in the event of call outs or extended patientschedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Scanaccording to guidelines
• Maintain quality standards as it relatesto HIPPA regulations
• Assist in the completion of theaccreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) everythree years
• Maintain CPR certification
• Demonstrate a positivepatient experience; share information with patients, providingknowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-upsteps and requirements
• Demonstrate a positive experience from thereferring providers, providing excellent quality
• Consistentlysubmit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation ofadditional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on imagesand equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
• Makedecisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplatingvarious available courses of action
• Contribute to efficientout-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assignedmodality
• Observe patient for vital signs during examination
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Identifyanatomical orientation on all required images and assures properfile identification on all images
• 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, andadaptability
• Enhance professional growth and maintaincertifications, registration and active CME’s through educationprograms, conferences, and workshops Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical andProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources andservices across the care continuum
• from preventative medicine todiagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey,and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, OptumNY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entirefamily. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgerycenters and urgent care centers, within care models focused onmanaging risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change throughcollaboration and innovation. Together, we’re making health carework better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized foryour performance in an environment that will challenge you and giveyou clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role aswell as provide development for other roles you may be interestedin.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
• MR certified
• MRI certification
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral andwritten instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate withpatients, 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. OptumCare isan Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law andqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protectedveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is adrug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug testbefore beginning employment.