Apply on Employer Site

UnitedHealth Group · 3 months ago

Optum NY - Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

US-NY-Brooklyn

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.41/hr - $41.83/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 Radiologic Technologist to join their team in Brooklyn, NY, where the role involves preparing patients for diagnostic imaging, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring high-quality imaging results while practicing radiation protection techniques.

Health CareHospitalMedicalWellness

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures

Explains procedures and process to patients

Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy

Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff

Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures

Processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control

Prepares images for reading by the radiologist or requesting physician

Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed