Mammography Technologist Mobile at Optum

$ 10,000 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates 

Annual Incentive Bonus

23 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays

  401K Match

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaningbehind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

The practice of Mammography is performed by health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation per designated Scope of Practice by Certification for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Mammographer performs radiographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Mammography integrates scientific knowledge, technical competence and patient interaction skills to provide safe and accurate procedures with compassion. A Mammographer recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of procedures, must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. A Mammography Technologist should, within the boundaries of all applicable legal requirements and restrictions, exercise individual thought, judgment and discretion in the performance of procedures.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age specific and other developmental needs of each person served
• Receives relays and documents written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record
• Corroborates a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner
• Verifies informed consent for applicable procedures
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures
• Applies principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded, correctly formats images, prints films/CDs, and/or sends images to the (Picture Archiving And Communications System) PACS system
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations
• Provides education to patients, families and other health care providers
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all regulatory requirements surrounding the use of ionizing radiation and associated equipment
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Determines appropriate technical exposure factors
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan that identifies and selects appropriate procedure protocol based on the ordered procedure
• Adheres to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist Clinical, Quality and Professional Performance Standards as outlined in the appropriate Scope of Practice
• Performs all other related 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: 

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences
• Continuing education requirements to maintain credentials at all times
• Current ARRT (R)(M) Registry and be MRT certified by the Texas Medical Board
• Current BCLS certification
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in Radiological Sciences
• 3+ years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist/Mammography Technologist

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 30 pounds of force
• Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle

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.