Radiologic Technologist Lawrence, Kansas

Company: United healthcare Group
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients' expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyone. You can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us and start doing your life's best The radiologic technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic nursing duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. Primary Responsibilities: * Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations * Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA * Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read, and report over-read results to providers * Retrieve and archive radiographic reports * Create/Burn CD's in compliance with HIPAA regulations * Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history * Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc. * Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals * Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily * Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper based documentation for all assessments and procedures * Other basic nursing duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc. This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs. 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: * Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology * Licensed and accredited by ARRT and State, if applicable and required by law * Maintain CEU/CME's as applicable for licensure * You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role Preferred Qualifications: * 2+ years clinical experience in related field * Ability to perform venipuncture and lab specimen collections experience * Urgent care experience * Comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist * Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on pediatric and geriatric patients * Experience with computed and digital radiography * Experience with taking patient vitals * Experience performing venipuncture and lab specimen collection * Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, and urinalysis) * Experience performing employer health services (i.e. urine drug screen, breath alcohol testing, DOT examinations) * Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment requirement. 2019 OptumCare. All rights reserved. OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both its owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine provided by the medical practices of any of their physicians. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Keywords: Radiology, Radiologic Technologist, RT, MedExpress, Lawrence, KS Job Details * Requisition Number * Job Title Radiologic Technologist - Lawrence, Kansas * Job Family Healthcare Delivery * Business Segment OptumCare Job Location Information * Lawrence, KS United States North America Additional Job Detail Information * Employee Status Regular * Schedule Part-time * Job Level Individual Contributor * Shift Day Job * Travel No * Telecommuter Position No * Overtime Status Non-exempt

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