Radiology Technologist - $23-42 per hour

Optum is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Hartford, Connecticut. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Radiology Technologist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Duration : Ongoing Employment Type : Staff Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new growth opportunities. Here, you'll experience : Exceptional teamwork Robust medical resources Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care Position Details : Locations : 631 Quaker Lane South, West Hartford, CT 06110 (May cover secondary locations for planned / unplanned PTO in Bristol, Manchester, Glastonbury, Torrington and Meridan) Department : Radiology Schedule : Full Time, 40 hours / weekly. Monday - Friday, shifts between the hours of 8 : 15AM - 5 : 00PM ProHealth Physicians Imaging has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Radiographer to join our team. The Radiology Technician supports the Imaging team and its patients by providing quality Radiologic exams by following established standards and practices. Provide superior patient care while ensuring radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARA principle. Optimize exposure for the given clinical task and patient group using dose reduction tools where appropriate. Must have sound knowledge of techniques and patient positioning for patients' age birth to geriatrics. Primary Responsibilities : Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients for their Radiology exam by collecting and recording (as applicable) Review all patient orders fro appropriate demographics and coding Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines Document pertinent patient information for our Radiologists and Bone Densitometries Create and review your daily patient log for productivity and billing purposes Use the CoActiv Picture Archive & Communication system (PACS) for reviewing images and reports Review all of the Imaging reports for accuracy and contact the Radiology group for any necessary addendums Prepare and maintain equipment to follow our quality maintenance program. Follow ProHealth Physicians Imaging QI policies which include our report timeliness and completeness, productivity reporting, patient satisfaction surveys, and record keeping policies Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA, ACR, and ARRT regulations and ProHealth policies Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork Perform cardiac monitor testing (training for holter and wireless event monitoring) ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300 doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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 : Graduate from an accredited program for professional Radiologic Technology Current ARRT registration and CT license 1 years of experience as a Radiographic Technologist Ability to maintain your continuous medical education credits for your Radiography registration Preferred Qualifications : Bone Densitometry Certification 3 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist Experience working on electronic health records Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc. Experience with EMR systems (EPIC) 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 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. 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. 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. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Optum Job ID 2308973. Posted job title : Radiology Tech, ProHealth Physicians About Optum Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The benefits listed below are provided as a general overview. They are not intended to represent the full scope of programs available, nor do they guarantee coverage for all employees Benefits Holiday Pay Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Life insurance