CT Technologist - Henderson - Optum

Description

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Performs CT exams and imaging procedures per department protocol Responsible for daily operations within the Imaging-CT department, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment. The lead tech will perform all duties and assist in making imaging copies, checking referrals, ordering supplies, assist managing the CT staffing schedule for multiple sites, preparing for ACR accreditation, consulting with the radiologist regarding CT protocols, radiologist peer review, CT Tech QA, and any other assigned lead duties that arise based on operational needs. This staff will help cover their shift as well as any needed shifts, days and sites for imaging as necessary based on operating needs including Holidays and weekends as necessary. Assist with conducting Facility, tech and standard of work audits. Initiate and assist others as a resource person. Assist to ensure daily huddles, customer service and communication are conducted.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Following physicians' orders, produces CT exams following departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems. Verifies valid provider order for accuracy. Follows standard of work
* Provides excellent customer service for internal and external members. Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination, and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
* Obtain necessary consents from patients and verifies required lab values; initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV access
* Assist Imaging site supervisors with orientation of new staffs to department policies/procedure/protocols, and standard of work
* Assist to coordinate patient flow and schedules to minimize patient waiting, expedites exams as necessary and help resolve any patient/member/staff concerns
* Able to build rapport with staff and is able to mentor, provide feedback, and provide competency assessments as requested by site supervisors
* Participates in meeting/huddles with attendance and discussion
* Maintains work area, ensures warm ups and equipment in good working condition, maintains supplies, and able to contact service, log tickets as appropriate when necessary and communicates to supervisor
* Accurately maintains patient imaging records utilizing EPIC/Radiant, PACS, EMR (TW), Cd/film applications in accordance with HIPAA and company guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols, and Standard of work
* Provides leadership, guidance and direction to other employees. Assist to facilitate modality meetings. Participate in attendance/discussion in department meetings and huddles. Assist with Metrics
* Performs Imaging exams and comply with job description of applicable core Modality
* Able to perform other tasks as assigned, and may also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
* Technologist is able to rotate through on-call schedules to fit operational needs

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
* Graduate of an approved AMA Radiologic Technology program
* Current ARRT(R) and ARRT(C) CT certification
* Current CPR certification required. Current State of Nevada license
* 3+ years of experience as a registered Technologist in Radiology, CT preferred
* Advanced knowledge of CT (imaging) equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
* Comprehensive knowledge of CT (imaging) positioning/procedures and diagnosis
* Advanced understanding in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes of CT images. Knowledge in performing
* Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proven good organization, auditing and time management skills
* Proven ability to use radiology computerized management system, PACS, system, Electronic Health Record and all other applicable facility computerized systems
* Proven ability to perform imaging exams as applicable to license(s). Must be skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection

Preferred Qualification:

* 1+ years of experience in a lead capacity in an Imaging Department with multiple imaging modalities

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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