MRI Tech - Per Diem

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The MRI Tech independently operates imaging equipment to produce images that are of diagnostic quality, evaluating acquired images and communicating findings with a radiologist(s) and/or medical professional(s). In addition to obtaining high quality images, the technologist will be expected to effectively work with the imaging team by managing schedules, reporting equipment failures, performing appropriate QA procedures, and practice a high level of medical and business ethics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-motivation to improve the level of their understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:

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  Facilitates diagnostic results by obtaining, reviewing, and bringing together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data
  
  
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  Comforts patients by explaining procedures and assisting patient in proper positioning. If bilingual, acts as a translator to assist patients and others that may have a need
  
  
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  Ensures test results by selecting correct exposure factors, makes equipment adjustments before, during and after the exam according to nature of test, patient anatomy and other specifications of the exam
  
  
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  Conducts procedures by positioning the patient and equipment to image a specified area(s) of body as evidenced in the resulting image
  
  
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  Ensures the images produced, stored and reported are of high diagnostic quality working with Fuji RIS and PACS
  
  
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  Maintains equipment and software by following operating instructions, performs quality control checks of equipment, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance procedures, backs up computer software and data, and calls for repairs and information technology support
  
  
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  Maintains quality results by establishing, following, and enforcing imaging department standards
  
  
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  Enhances imaging profession and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  
  
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  Maintains strictest confidentiality
  
  
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  Conducts themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times with coworkers, patients, physicians, vendors, and others
  
  
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  Attends meetings as required
  
  
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  Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  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:
  
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    Associates Degree or graduate from a Radiography program
    
    
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    Current certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technology
    
    
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    CME compliant and BLS certified
    
    
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    Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
    
    
    To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
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    Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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