Part-time CT Technologist - Southwest Medical - Las Vegas, NV
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Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi - specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E - visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
The CT Technologist follows physicians' orders, produces CT images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems. This position will provide CT and General Radiology coverage for Urgent Care. This position will also assist in holiday coverage.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Greet, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination, and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
Obtain necessary consents from the patients and verifies required lab values; Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV access
Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the radiology information system (R.I.S.) and PACS / Synapse application in accordance to HIPAA, and company guidelines, policies and procedure
Processes radiologic digital images, examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability, and generates additional plans of images as needed for the Radiologist review
Knowledgeable process for transferring images into the PAC / Synapse computer system (print or tele radiology)
Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
Maintains Imaging equipment, work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, follows all safety standards and uses radiation protection when operating CT equipment
Assists employees with more complex issues and problems
May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers
Exposure to radiation, risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices; reliable transportation is required. Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed.
Required
Qualifications:
High school education or GED
Graduate of an approved AMA Radiological Technology program
Current ARRT(R) certification
ARRT (C) certification in CT preferred and required within one (1) year of hire.
Current CPR certification
Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
Must be skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection
Advanced knowledge of CT (imaging) equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
Comprehensive knowledge of CT (imaging) positioning / procedures and diagnosis
Advanced understanding in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes of CT images
1 years CT experience
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client/patient sites within a designated area
Preferred
Qualifications:
RIS & PACS
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
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.
Job Keywords: Radiology Tech, CT imaging, ARRT, Las Vegas, Nevada
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi - specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E - visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
The CT Technologist follows physicians' orders, produces CT images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems. This position will provide CT and General Radiology coverage for Urgent Care. This position will also assist in holiday coverage.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Greet, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination, and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
Obtain necessary consents from the patients and verifies required lab values; Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV access
Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the radiology information system (R.I.S.) and PACS / Synapse application in accordance to HIPAA, and company guidelines, policies and procedure
Processes radiologic digital images, examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability, and generates additional plans of images as needed for the Radiologist review
Knowledgeable process for transferring images into the PAC / Synapse computer system (print or tele radiology)
Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
Maintains Imaging equipment, work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, follows all safety standards and uses radiation protection when operating CT equipment
Assists employees with more complex issues and problems
May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers
Exposure to radiation, risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices; reliable transportation is required. Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed.
Required
Qualifications:
High school education or GED
Graduate of an approved AMA Radiological Technology program
Current ARRT(R) certification
ARRT (C) certification in CT preferred and required within one (1) year of hire.
Current CPR certification
Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
Must be skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection
Advanced knowledge of CT (imaging) equipment, testing and safety hazards related to radiology
Comprehensive knowledge of CT (imaging) positioning / procedures and diagnosis
Advanced understanding in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes of CT images
1 years CT experience
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client/patient sites within a designated area
Preferred
Qualifications:
RIS & PACS
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
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.
Job Keywords: Radiology Tech, CT imaging, ARRT, Las Vegas, Nevada
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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