$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesOpportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region(formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.Primary Responsibilities:Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosisAdminister radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic proceduresOperate computed tomography (CT) scanners that are used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures (PET technologists only)Demonstrate competency performing all nuclear medicine procedures and the operation of all related equipmentProvide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic proceduresProcess data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technologyEvaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentationEvaluate new protocolsAssists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 yearsMaintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other personsPerform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient careAcquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needsEducate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safetyMaintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulationsMaintain CPR accreditationDemonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirementsDemonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent qualityConsistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systemsMake decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of actionContribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modalityObserve patient for vital signs during examinationUtilize sterile techniques preventing contaminationIdentify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all imagesReview each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedureDemonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environmentMeet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptabilityEnhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesOpportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region(formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.Primary Responsibilities:
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