Location: all cities,NY, USA
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across NewYork, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Demonstrate competency for operating all MRI equipment and associated equipment and software
Ensure the safety of all those entering the MR room through education and proper screening protocols
Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting MRI procedures, maintain day to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety
Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
Scan according to guidelines Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
Maintain CPR certification
Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality Page 2 of 2 MRI Technologist I Job Description
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Observe patient for vital signs during examination
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CMEs through education programs, conferences, and workshops
Youll 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:
High school diploma or equivalent
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
MRI certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
1+ years of MRI Technologist experience
Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proven ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
Proven ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices
Physical Demands:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds
Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.
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