CT Technologist - Per Diem
Company: Optum
Location: Closter
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Sign on Bonus $2,500
Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a CT
Technologist - Per Diem to join our team in Mount Kisco, 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.
CareMount Medical, P.C. is the largest independent multispecialty
medical group in New York State, providing comprehensive medical
care of the highest quality to over 640,000 patients in more than
45 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia,
and Ulster counties and New York City. Founded in 1946 as Mount
Kisco Medical Group, CareMount has grown to over 600 physicians and
advanced practice professionals representing more than 40 different
medical specialties. CareMount is affiliated with world-class
organizations including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Sinai
Health System, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
CareMount offers on-site laboratory and radiology services,
endoscopy and infusion suites, and operates eight urgent-care
centers. Our physicians are frequently recognized as best doctors
in respected publications and have been featured in lists including
New York Magazine's "Best Doctors," Westchester and Hudson Valley
Magazine's "Top Doctors" as well as in Castle Connolly Medical's
"Top Doctors." For additional information about CareMount Medical
and its specialties, please visit: www.caremountmedical.com.
The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our
patients...to provide high quality medical and surgical care in a
warm, friendly setting, and in a caring manner. Each and every
member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this
ideal - physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel.
Position in this function is responsible for performing and
reformatting the CT examination that creates the images needed for
diagnosis and the performance of interventional and therapeutic
procedures. 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
Demonstrate competency performing all computerized tomography
procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer
system
Scan according to guidelines
Observe patient vital signs during examination
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
Maintain CPR certification
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
Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American
College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
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
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
Observes 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 responsible 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 CME's through education programs,
conferences, and workshops
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside
Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional
alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum
- from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond
across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient
Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused
medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working
in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within
care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and
driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
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 or equivalent
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) CT
certified
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation
therapy, or nuclear medicine
2+ years of experience in computed tomography
Physical Demands:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds
Must be able to assist patients weighing 300 pounds or more and
place them in appropriate positions for the operation of
equipment
Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and
review images
Core customers and key relationships
Patients
Patients Families and Friends
Physicians and Other Medical Staff
External Medical Partners
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03
to $54.95 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, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. - -
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