Radiology Tech WellMed Clinic at Spring Branch

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve -your life's best work.(sm)
A radiologic technologist is a professional individual that has been trained in an academic and clinical environment by an accredited institution that prepares students for state and national registry. - The scope of practice includes procedures, acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received training and experience, has demonstrated competency and has completed ARRT certification which is the standard of practice in imaging.
The technologist will be held responsible for independently operating imaging equipment to produce images that are of diagnostic quality, evaluating acquired images and communicating findings with a radiologist(s) and/or medical professional(s). -In addition to obtaining high quality images, the technologist will be expected to effectively work with the USMD imaging team by managing schedules, reporting and handling equipment failures, perform appropriate QA procedures, and practice a high level of medical and business ethics. - The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-motivation to improve the level of their understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:
Facilitates diagnostic results by obtaining, reviewing, and bringing together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data
Comforts patients by explaining procedures and assisting patient in proper positioning. If bilingual, acts as a translator to assist patients and others that may have a need
Ensures test results by selecting correct exposure factors, makes equipment adjustments before, after and during the exam according to nature of test, patient anatomy and other specifications of the exam
Conducts procedures by positioning the patient and equipment to image a specified area(s) of body as evidenced in the resulting image
Ensures the images produced, stored and reported are of high diagnostic quality
Maintains equipment and software by following operating instructions, performs quality control checks of equipment, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance procedures, backs up computer software and data, and calls for repairs and information technology support
Maintains quality results by establishing, following, and enforcing imaging department standards
Enhances imaging profession and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Maintains strictest confidentiality
Conducts themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times with coworkers, patients, physicians, vendors, and others
Attends meetings as required
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 or GED equivalent
Associates Degree or graduate from a Radiography program
Current certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and Texas Medical Board
CME compliant; must meet continuing education requirements to maintain credentials at all times
BLS certified
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences or other health-related degree
Experience as a Radiologic Technologist
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Analyzing information, job knowledge, creating a safe, effective environment, use of medical technologies, performing diagnostic procedures, bedside manner, medical teamwork, informing others, quality focus, radiologic technology, professionalism
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Exam and treatment rooms with exposure to communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a clinic setting
Individual could be required to travel to multiple locations for coverage as dictated by need
Contact involves dealing with sick people

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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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