Mammography Technologist

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Mammography Technologist 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. 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.

The Mammography Technologist  will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist. 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 mammographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment

Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system

Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines

Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies

Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination

Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations

All clinical aspects of mammography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies

Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years Maintain CPR certification

Observe patient vital signs during examination

Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).

Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.

Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements

Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons

Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems

Perform daily QA evaluations, i.e. processor QC and phantom QC

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing documentation

Perform all mammographic images daily in guidelines to ACR accreditation

Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination

Provide excellent patient care by addressing concerns before and after examination

Examine radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion Troubleshoot processor, mammographic machine, and order supplies

Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements

Ensure a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality

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

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) (M) certified

Diagnostic Mammography certified

Demonstrated 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

1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist

Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking for extended periods of time

Able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds

Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films

Core customers and key relationships:

Patients

Patients Families and Friends

Physicians and Other Medical Staff

External Medical Partners

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 $40.05 to $60.05 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

Worksite address

mount kisco, NY, 10549, US

Who can apply

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