X-Ray Technologist - Part Time - Crystal Run Healthcare
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UnitedHealth Group
Newburgh, NY, US
Summary
Perform primary diagnostic X-ray examinations while ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety. Responsible for greeting patients, maintaining HIPAA standards, and communicating technical data to radiologists.
Job Description
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NY, is seeking an X-Ray Tech to join our team in Newburgh, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The X-Ray Tech is responsible for performing the primary diagnostic examination to either diagnose or decide the optimal procedure that will best help the patient. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
- Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information into computer system
- Perform x-rays at the optimal quality
- Demonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient as best as possible from excessive radiation
- Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
- Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
- Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of Ethics
- Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
- Demonstrate a positive experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Associates degree or BS in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
- ARRT certified
- 1+ years of experience in general radiologic technologist
Preferred Qualification:
- High School diploma or equivalent
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $31.40 to $47.10 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 beginning employment.
We serve 100 million people, a role that comes with a profound responsibility — to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
Today, health care isn’t working as well as it should. It’s too complicated, too expensive and unreachable for far too many. We are using our reach, expertise and ingenuity to improve it and empowering our talented team members — doctors and nurses among them — to find solutions for patients.
We are evolving our business by deepening our focus on preventive care and transforming our systems, culture and services to keep people healthy. And we are innovating to make care easier to navigate, afford and get. Our goal is simple: health care that works — and works better — for you, your communities and for America.
Founded
1977
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
We serve 100 million people, a role that comes with a profound responsibility — to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
Today, health care isn’t working as well as it should. It’s too complicated, too expensive and unreachable for far too many. We are using our reach, expertise and ingenuity to improve it and empowering our talented team members — doctors and nurses among them — to find solutions for patients.
We are evolving our business by deepening our focus on preventive care and transforming our systems, culture and services to keep people healthy. And we are innovating to make care easier to navigate, afford and get. Our goal is simple: health care that works — and works better — for you, your communities and for America.
Founded
1977
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Eden Prairie , Minnesota