Radiologic Technologist - Chicopee, MA

Company: Optum
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

***$5000 -SIGN-ON BONUS TO EXTERNAL HIRES**

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The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic nursing duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Chicopee, MA, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations

Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA

Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read, and report over-read results to providers

Retrieve and archive radiographic reports

Create/Burn CD's in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history

Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.

Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals

Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily

Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper based documentation for all assessments and procedures

Other basic nursing duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

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 accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licensed and accredited by ARRT and State, if applicable and required by law

Maintain CEU/CME's as applicable for licensure

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of clinical experience in related field

Ability to perform venipuncture and lab specimen collections experience

Urgent care experience

Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on pediatric and geriatric patients

Experience with computed and digital radiography

Experience with taking patient vitals

Experience performing venipuncture and lab specimen collection

Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, and urinalysis)

Experience performing employer health services (i.e. urine drug screen, breath alcohol testing, DOT examinations)

Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS

Comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both its owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine provided by the medical practices of any of their physicians.

**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. -Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices are 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.

OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment requirement.

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