[Only 24h Left] PET-CT Technologist Position Available In Westchester, New York

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$10,000 Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-StateNY) is seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our team in MountKisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that ischanging the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the OptumCare Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision tomake healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have theclinical resources, data and support of a global organizationbehind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborativeenvironment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while drivingtowards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptionalcareer, and will empower you to live your best life at work and athome. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of yourcommunity with the excitement of contributing new practice ideasand initiatives that could help improve care for millions ofpatients across the country. Because together, we have the power tomake health care better for everyone. Join us and discover howrewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growingtogether. CareMount Medical, P.C. is the largest independentmultispecialty medical group in New York State, providingcomprehensive medical care of the highest quality to over 640,000patients in more than 45 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam,Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties and New York City. Foundedin 1946 as Mount Kisco Medical Group, CareMount has grown to over600 physicians and advanced practice professionals representingmore than 40 different medical specialties. CareMount is affiliatedwith world-class organizations including Massachusetts GeneralHospital, Mount Sinai Health System, and Memorial Sloan KetteringCancer Center. CareMount offers on-site laboratory and radiologyservices, endoscopy and infusion suites, and operates eighturgent-care centers. Our physicians are frequently recognized asbest doctors in respected publications and have been featured inlists including New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors,” Westchester andHudson Valley Magazine’s “Top Doctors” as well as in CastleConnolly Medical’s “Top Doctors.” For additional information aboutCareMount Medical and its specialties, please visit:www.caremountmedical.com. The group has always maintained a firmcommitment to each of our patientsto provide high quality medicaland surgical care in a warm, friendly setting, and in a caringmanner. Each and every member of our professional and support staffis dedicated to this ideal

• physicians, nurses, technicians andsupport personnel.

A PET/CT

Technologist operates equipment thatcombines radiopharmaceutical imaging with CT technology to producedetailed images for diagnosing and monitoring various medicalconditions, including cancer and heart disease. They administerradiopharmaceuticals, ensure patient safety, and perform scanswhile adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Performing PET/CT scans:
• This involvesoperating the equipment, positioning patients, and ensuring properscanning parameters are set
• Administering radiopharmaceuticals:
• PET/CT scans use radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to showmetabolic activity in the body, and technologists are responsiblefor their safe and accurate administration
• Ensuring patientsafety:
• This includes monitoring patients during the scan,administering contrast materials for CT imaging, and implementingradiation safety procedures
• Image quality and analysis:
• Technologists are responsible for capturing high-quality images,ensuring proper processing, and collaborating with radiologists tointerpret the results
• Equipment maintenance:
• This includescalibrating equipment, performing quality control tests, andtroubleshooting any technical issues
• Following protocols andregulations:
• Technologists must adhere to established protocols,safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to radiationsafety and patient care
• Collaborating with other healthcareprofessionals:
• Working with doctors, nurses, radiologists, andother staff members to provide comprehensive patient care 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:

• Completion ofan approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalenteducation
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine TechnologyCertification Board (NMTCB) or the ARRT (N), and state-specificlicensure
• CT certified

Preferred Qualification:

• Provenexcellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability towork independently and as part of a team are essential The hourlyrange for this role is $28.

61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-timeemployment. Pay is based on several factors including but notlimited to local labor markets, education, work experience,certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimumwage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealthGroup offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401kcontribution (all benefits are subject to eligibilityrequirements). No matter where or when you begin a career withUnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far

• reaching choice of benefitsand incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to helppeople live healthier lives and make the health system work betterfor everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality,age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live theirhealthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too manybarriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced bypeople of color, historically marginalized groups and those withlower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on theenvironment and enabling and delivering equitable care thataddresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — anenterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Groupis a drug

• free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drugtest before beginning employment.