What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at OptumCare?
Job Title:
Radiologic Technologist (X-ray Technologist, X-ray Tech)
About Us
At OptumCare, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, and affordable healthcare that exceeds our patients' expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8am-8pm with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get the care they need.
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 CDs 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
Work Environment
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.
Requirements
- The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping)
- The ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements
- The ability to lift 50 lbs
Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.
