Radiology Tech, Optum Az

***$3000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates***

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

Positions in this function performs radiographic procedures per department protocol. Responsible for daily operations within the Imaging/General Radiology department. Participates in daily huddles and meetings, provides customer service to internal and external members, and communication performing their duties. Follows standard of work to maintain 20% or less defect rate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Following Physician's orders, produces x-ray images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems. Is able to verify all orders and makes appropriate communications and changes as necessary per department protocols and standard of work
• Follows customer service protocols with internal/external staffs, Teamwork. Greets, and prepares correctly identified patient for examination. Verifies correct exam and provider information with the patient and makes the appropriate communications as necessary. Explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential areas
• Accurately maintains patient's imaging records utilizing the radiology information systems, (R.I.S.), MedInformatics, and PACS/Synapse application in accordance to HIPAA, and established SMA guidelines, Policies and procedures as necessary and appropriate for their work. Makes appropriate communication to appropriate persons as necessary
• Perform DXA's on Hologic equipment
• Ensures correct processing of images utilizing the x-ray equipment and examines images for technical quality, diagnostic acceptability following the department Quality Assurance guidelines and Technologist Quality guidelines
• Maintains radiology equipment calling for service as necessary and makes appropriate communication
• Maintains work area in a neat/clean order. Assists and maintains supply par level/ and maintains storage areas
• Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and follows the department protocol of releasing copies of images in accordance of HIPAA
• Follows all safety standards and work practices in the work place. Uses radiation safety and practices when operating radiologic equipment that emits radiation
• Follows modality standard of work
• Maintains attendance with work schedules. May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is trained passing department competencies, certified or licensed in those modalities. May also be assigned to other sites, shifts, and dates based on operational needs
• Will comply with annual mandatory Fit testing, TB testing as a job requirement. Maintain mandatory web courses as assigned. Maintain licensures and certificates
• Participates in meetings/huddles with attendance and discussion
• If working under a student license from the State of Nevada; must work under a current registered ARRT radiologic technologist to have indirect supervision

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:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent
• Graduated from an accredited school of Radiology Technology or currently attending in good standing
• Current ARRT certification preferred or will have obtained ARRT certification upon 60 days after graduating from accredited school of radiology
• Current State of Arizona license or Student Tech license from the state of Arizona
• Knowledge of state and federal imaging guidelines pertaining to specialties
• Knowledge of radiology equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology required as well as having knowledge of radiology positioning, procedures, diagnosis and quality assurance
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Ability to perform imaging exams as applicable to license(s)
• Ability to use radiology computerized management system, PACS system, Electronic Health Record and all other applicable facility computerized systems
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers
• Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organization and time management skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.