Description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NY, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Mount Kisco, NY. 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. 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.

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits that begin within 30 days. They include generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, annual reviews, and a 401K with company match, to name a few!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
• Process data and enhance digital images using advanced computer technology
• Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
• Evaluate new protocols
• Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for the American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
• Perform quality control and reporting tasks, set up and conduct procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assist radiologists, and contribute to the efficient operation of the department, ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care
• Acquire patient chart data/requisitions and review both to determine correct room setup, identify medical concerns, contraindications, and verify exam appropriateness
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and safety
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed exams to radiologists, and communicate relevant patient information to care teams

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:

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• 2+ years of experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine

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 $29 to $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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