Mammography Technician- Per Diem

About the role

Optum NV is seeking a Mammography Technician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Produces mammography images per departmental protocol.
• Able to verify all orders and make appropriate communications and changes as necessary per department protocols and standard of work.
• Follows customer service protocols with internal/external staffs, greets, and prepares correctly identified patients for examinations.
• Verifies correct exam and provider information with the patient and makes the appropriate communications, as necessary.
• Explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential areas.
• Performs screening or diagnostic mammography exams using excellent positioning and exposure techniques and examines completed images for technical quality.
• Accurately maintains patient's imaging records utilizing the radiology information systems, EPIC/Radiant (EMR/RIS), and PACS/Synapse application in accordance with HIPAA, and established SMA guidelines, Policies, and procedures as necessary and appropriate for their work.
• Makes communication to appropriate persons, as necessary.
• Ensures correct processing of images utilizing the mammography equipment and examines images for technical quality, diagnostic acceptability following the department Quality Assurance guidelines and Technologist Quality guidelines.
• Calls for service as necessary and makes appropriate communication.
• Maintains work area in a neat/clean order.
• Aids and maintains supply par level/and maintains storage areas.
• Follows all safety standards and work practices in the workplace. Uses radiation safety and practices when operating radiologic equipment that emits radiation.
• Maintains attendance with work schedules. May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is trained passing department competencies, certified, or licensed in those modalities.
• May also be assigned to other sites, shifts, and dates based on operational needs.
• Complies with annual mandatory Fit testing, TB testing as a job requirement. Maintain mandatory web courses as assigned.
• Maintains licensures and certificates.
• Participates in meetings/huddles with attendance and discussion.

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited school of Radiology Technology or currently attending in good standing.
• Current ARRT® and Nevada State Mammography and Radiography license.
• ARRT (M) certification in Mammography required within one (1) year of hire date.
• Current CPR certification.
• Consideration Exposure to radiation, risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Rotates within Mammography department to include various shifts, other site locations, and have reliable transportation is required.
• May rotate within Imaging Services Department.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal imaging guidelines pertaining to specialties.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology required as well as having knowledge of radiology positioning, procedures, diagnosis, and quality assurance.
• Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging.
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers.
• Proven excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to perform imaging exams as applicable to license(s).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers.
• Proven excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to perform imaging exams as applicable to license(s).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Earn equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.