Radiology Technologist - Corvallis - Optum

Description

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
 

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and exceptional careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Radiologic Technologist provides the prescribed radiographic and fluoroscopic exams with the selection of proper technical factors required for each exam.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.
• Positions patients correctly for radiographic and fluoroscopic exams and select the proper technical factors required for each exam
• Assists radiologist during fluoroscopic exams and special procedures as required
• Provides accurate and complete exam and image documentation as it relates to DR and PACS
• Provides radiation protection to patients and Clinic personnel in accordance with prescribed standards
• Checks and report any equipment failure or maintenance problem to Imaging Department Manager
• Prepares contrast media used in various examinations, assist radiologists in administering medias
• Performs duties related to Film/PACS media library as needed
• Assists IOS staff with scheduling and processing of patients as needed and appropriate

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:

• Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Valid appropriate license issued by the State of Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Thorough knowledge of human anatomy, radiation exposures, and positioning
• Ability to work compatibly with physicians, patients, and other staff
• An exception to the requirements stated in #1 and #2 of this section is made for students of an approved school of radiologic technology that have completed all relevant exam competencies and are in good standing in the program overall.  This exemption to sections 1 and 2 will be good for no longer than 12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of demonstrated success in a Radiology Department with comparable complexity to that of The Corvallis Clinic

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 $23.89 to $42.69 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. xhuatnn Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.