Clinic Radiology Technologist - $28-50 per hour

Optum is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Houston, Texas.

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

*Strong background of MRI experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor imaging staff internal quality assurance measures at multiple locations
• Support creation and roll out of new Quality and Compliance programs
• Maintain required records for regulatory and accrediting bodies as assigned by Quality and Compliance Manager
• May be assigned to other duties by the manager or director if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate to perform those duties

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 accredited school of Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, and/or MRI
• Certification/Registry in NM, US, Radiology (R) or (M) or (CT), or MRI, or IR
• 3+ years of experience to include regulatory and quality control/assurance responsibilities
• Demonstrated familiarity with accreditation parameters
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to generate department reports and presentations. Robust understanding of image acquisition, both technical, and technological aspects, in at least one modality offered by KSC
• Demonstrated familiarity with Patient Archiving Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
• Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated organization and detail-oriented skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MRI experience preferred
• Certification/registry in additional imaging modalities. Six Sigma or other process improvement and/quality mgt certifications
• Experience in quality improvement, or quality control position with accreditation responsibilities
• Proficiency in other Quality Management tools and computer programs
• Ability to be self-motivated to work independently, and multitask as needed
• Documented examples of process improvement activities

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 $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare 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.

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

Optum Job ID #2298722. Posted job title: Medical Imaging Quality and Compliance Specialist

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance