Optum - Radiologic Technologist Per Diem

About the Role

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY. As part of Optum Care Delivery, you'll contribute to our vision of making healthcare better for everyone. You'll have access to clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization while advancing the health of your community and exploring new practice ideas. Optum Tri-State provides local care backed by national expertise, offering services including primary care, urgent care, specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Explains procedures and processes to patients.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified positions; determines exposure factors based on height, weight, body portion, and penetration degree; adjusts equipment controls to produce accurate images.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure for patients and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by the radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment; arranges for repairs as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• License or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology in the state of New York.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or willingness to obtain within 180 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Experience with Epic EMR software.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment, depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

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