CT Technologist Full Time SMA

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates

Optum NV is seeking a CT Technologist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

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 education or GED
• Graduate of an approved AMA Radiological Technology program
• Current ARRT(R) certification
• Current ARRT(CT) certification (or the ability to complete successfully within 12 months)
• Current CPR certification
• 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
• Skilled in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging
• Skilled in starting and stopping IV's (using IV catheters) for contrast injection
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client/patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• RIS & PACS
• 1+ years of CT experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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