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Radiologic Technologist - Pittsburgh, PA
Radiologic Technologist - Pittsburgh, PA-September 2024
Pittsburgh
Sep 22, 2024
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About Radiologic Technologist - Pittsburgh, PA

  $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

  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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

  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.

  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.

  Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Pittsburg, PA, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

  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.

  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

  Preferred Qualifications:

  2+ years clinical experience in related field

  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

  Urgent care experience

  Proven ability to perform venipuncture and lab specimen collections experience

  Proven comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist

  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: 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.

  Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment requirement.

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