What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist - Part Time position at UnitedHealth Group?
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Positions in this function is responsible for performing all diagnostic x-ray examinations not requiring constant supervision of technical details with a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, radiographic techniques and positioning.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate HealthCare Partners’ (HCP) commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
- Practices within the scope of the CRT & ARRT license
- Produces radiographic/digital images with emphasis to technique (KvP & MAS), exposure index, collimation, shielding, identification markers, positioning and artifacts
- Monitor personal radiation badge
- Assists Radiologists during fluoroscopic examinations
- Operates all x-ray equipment to obtain maximum diagnostic images
- Monitors x-ray equipment to assure safety and proper working conditions
- Works with patients of all age groups and explains procedures, assuring understanding of such procedures
- Uses sterile techniques and provides a safe environment to patients and staff according to company and department policies
- Ensures that the patient’s need for privacy and confidentiality are met and that the patient is physically covered whenever possible
- Ensures that the delivery of services reflect efficient and effective use of supplies and appropriate utilization of resources
- Identifies and reports potentially unsafe systems, processes and/or situations
- Performs general office duties including coordination of daily radiology schedule and ordering supplies
- Attends and participates in educational programs and shares knowledge with peers
- Maintains CRT & ARRT continuing education units
- Assists in the development of new procedures and techniques as required
- Adheres to Universal Precautions at all times
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures at all times
- Uses, protects, and discloses HCP patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Performs additional duties as assigned
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 diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology
- CRT certification in Radiology and Fluoroscopy with the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch
- Current ARRT certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA)
- 2 years of experience working in radiology
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
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California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $22.45 to $43.89. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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