Mammographer (Full-time), Radiology-Mammography

Mammography Technologist

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

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

Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations

All clinical aspects of mammography suite; 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

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

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

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing documentation

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

providing excellent quality

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

Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops

High school diploma or equivalent

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) (M) certified

Diagnostic Mammography certified

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine

• 1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films

Core customers and key relationships:

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). 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. 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.