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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.
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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)
This is a full-time position with:
- Full Medical Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discount Program
- and more...
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
Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $22.45 to $43.89 per hour. 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.
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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.