Mammographer - Radiology Mammography

10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind 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

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.

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
• Able to lift patients weighting up to 300 pounds and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment

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

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York City residents is $27.07 to $53.08 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace.