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UnitedHealth Group · 3 months ago

Optum NY - MRI Technologist - Full Time

US-NY-Howard Beach

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.27/hr - $50.48/hr

1+ years exp

UnitedHealth Group is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. They are seeking a Full Time MRI Technologist to join their team in Howard Beach, NY, where the role involves performing MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining communication with healthcare providers and patients.

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Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images

Demonstrate competency for operating all MRI equipment and associated equipment and software

Ensure the safety of all those entering the MR room through education and proper screening protocols

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

Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting MRI procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care

Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs

Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety

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

Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires

Scan according to guidelines Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations

Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years

Maintain CPR certification

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

Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality Page 2 of 2 MRI Technologist I Job Description

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

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

Observe patient for vital signs during examination

Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images

Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons 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