Commits to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with every internal and external customer Practices within the scope of the CRT & ARRT license Produces radiographic/digital images emphasizing technique (Kv. P & MAS), exposure index, collimation, shielding, identification markers, positioning, and artifacts Monitors personal radiation badge Assists Radiologists during fluoroscopic examinations Operates all x-ray equipment to obtain maximum diagnostic images Monitors x-r... more details
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Optums Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.
Position in this function is responsible for performing all diagnostic X-ray examinations, not requiring constant supervision of technical details, with a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, radiographic techniques, and positioning.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Commits to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with every internal and external customer
- Practices within the scope of the CRT & ARRT license
- Produces radiographic/digital images emphasizing technique (KvP & MAS), exposure index, collimation, shielding, identification markers, positioning, and artifacts
- Monitors personal radiation badge
- Assists Radiologists during fluoroscopic examinations
- Operates all x-ray equipment to obtain maximum diagnostic images
- Monitors x-ray equipment to assure safety and proper working conditions
- Works with patients of all age groups and explains procedures, assuring understanding
- Uses sterile techniques and provides a safe environment to patients and staff according to company and department policies
- Ensures that the patient's need for privacy and confidentiality and that the patient is physically covered whenever possible
- Ensures that service delivery reflects efficient and effective use of supplies and appropriate utilization of resources
- Identifies and reports potentially unsafe systems, processes, and/or situations
- Performs general office duties, including coordination of daily radiology schedule and ordering supplies
- Attends and participates in educational programs and shares knowledge with peers
- Maintains CRT & ARRT continuing education units
- Assists in the development of new procedures and techniques as required
- Always adheres to Universal Precautions (UP)
- Uses, protects, and discloses patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Performs additional duties as assigned
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, GED, or equivalent experience
- Graduate of AMA-approved Radiological Technology School
- Current ARRT certification
- CRT certification in Radiology and Fluoroscopy with the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch
- 3+ years of experience working in radiology
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working in radiology
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA)
California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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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