CT Technologist Part Time SMA

Position is Part Time and includes weekends

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The CT Technologist follows physicians' orders, produces CT images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems. This position will provide CT and General Radiology coverage for Urgent Care. This position will also assist in holiday coverage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination, and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
• Obtain necessary consents from the patients and verifies required lab values; Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV access
• Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the radiology information system (R.I.S.) and PACS / Synapse application in accordance to HIPAA, and company guidelines, policies and procedure
• Processes radiologic digital images, examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability, and generates additional plans of images as needed for the Radiologist review
• Knowledgeable process for transferring images into the PAC / Synapse computer system (print or tele radiology)
• Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
• Maintains Imaging equipment, work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, follows all safety standards and uses radiation protection when operating CT equipment
• Assists employees with more complex issues and problems
• May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers

Exposure to radiation, risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices; reliable transportation is required. Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed.

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:

• High school education or GED
• Graduate of an approved AMA Radiological Technology program
• Nevada State CT License within 30 days of hire
• Current ARRT(R) certification
• Current ARRT(CT) certification (or the ability to complete successfully within 12 months)
• Current CPR certification
• Advanced knowledge of CT (imaging) equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
• Comprehensive knowledge of CT (imaging) positioning / procedures and diagnosis
• Advanced understanding in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes of CT images
• Proven skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
• Proven skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client/patient sites within a designated area 

Preferred Qualifications:

• RIS & PACS
• 1+ years of CT experience

Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. 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: OptumCare is an 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 is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.