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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, 401K with match to name a few!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Crystal Run Healthcare, CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: 155 Crystal Run Rd. Middletown, NY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis

• Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures

• Operate computed tomography (CT) scanners that are used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures (PET technologists only)

• Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures

• Process data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology

• Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation

• Evaluate new protocols

• Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years

• Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care

• Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs

• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety

• Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure

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 diploma or equivalent

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (PET technologists only)

• CT Certification within 180 days of hire

• 1+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree of Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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.

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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