Optum Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Optum Full time
Job Description

$10,000 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 New York, 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:

  • Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
  • Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
  • Operate computed tomography (CT) scanners that are used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures (PET technologists only)
  • Demonstrate competency performing all nuclear medicine procedures and the operation of all related equipment
  • Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
  • Process data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology
  • Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
  • Evaluate new protocols
  • Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
  • Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
  • Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting 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
  • Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
  • Maintain CPR accreditation
  • 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
  • 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 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

 

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 
  • CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
  • Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (PET technologists only)
  • CT Certification within 180 days of hire
  • 1+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine 
  • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Demonstrated 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
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to assist patients weighing 300 pounds or more and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment
  • Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review images

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.

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.    

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