Radiology Technologist Per Diem - The Polyclinic

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Radiology Technologist functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for fulfilling all job requirements including but not limited to: exemplary patient care, operation and maintenance of digital imaging equipment, quality control and radiation safety, knowledge of all x-ray and fluoroscopic procedures, strong teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently, and the willingness and adaptability to learn new exams as we are an ever expanding company in modalities and technology.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce radiographs of highest possible quality and with the least risk to the patient for medical diagnostic purposes.
• Strictly follow all ACR, FDA, Medicare and Washington State laws regarding Radiological procedures.
• Monitor patients during study to assure highest possible quality of examination Insures thoroughness and safety of study while setting priority of clinical need.
• Communicate on regular basis with radiologists on the best approach to tailor examination to clinical need.
• Review images for technical quality.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of plain film and fluoroscopy.
• Working knowledge of the RIS, PACS.

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, GED or equivalent experience
• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology
• Current ARRT certification
• 1+ years of experience working as a Radiology Technologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in radiology
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.