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Posted 5 Jul 2026
Optum NY - CT Technologist - Per Diem
UnitedHealth Group
📍 BROOKLYN
291000Full-time
Job description
<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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<strong> Caring. Connecting. Growing together. </strong></span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Positions in this function is responsible for performing and reformatting the CT examination that creates the images needed for diagnosis and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.</span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrate competency performing all computerized tomography procedures and the operation of all related equipment</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Scan according to guidelines</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Observe patient vital signs during examination</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Maintain CPR certification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of Ethics</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Observes patient for vital signs during examination</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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. </span><br> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">High school diploma or equivalent</span></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) CT certified</span></p><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">2+ years of experience in computed tomography</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to follow oral and written instructions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization</span></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices</span></p><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Physical Demands:</strong></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must be able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must be able to assist patients weighing 300 pounds or more and place them in appropriate positions for the operation of equipment</span></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review images</span></p><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Core customers and key relationships:</strong></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Patients</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Patients Families and Friends</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Physicians and Other Medical Staff</span></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">External Medical Partners</span></p><p> </p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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 $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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. </i></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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. </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. </i> </span></p>