Radiology Tech Per Diem

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates 

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Radiology Technician to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Following Physician’s orders, produces x-ray images per departmental protocol for the use in diagnosing medical problems
• Is able to verify all orders and makes appropriate communications and changes as necessary per department protocols
• Follows customer service protocols with internal/external staff
• Greets, and prepares correctly identified patient for examination
• Verifies correct exam and provider information with the patient and makes the appropriate communications as necessary
• Explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential areas
• Accurately maintains patients imaging records utilizing the radiology information systems, (R.I.S.), Touch Works (All scripts), and PACS/Synapse application in accordance to HIPAA, and established SMA guidelines, Policies and procedures as necessary and appropriate for their work
• Makes appropriate communication to appropriate persons as necessary
• Ensures correct processing of images utilizing the x-ray equipment and examines images for technical quality, diagnostic acceptability following the department Quality Assurance guidelines and Technologist Quality guidelines
• Operate a variety of equipment to include C Arm, Portable and mini C Arm
• Assist in the management of radiation safety program
• Maintains radiology equipment calling for service as necessary and makes appropriate communication
• Maintains work area in a neat/clean order
• Assist and maintains adequate supplies in the areas
• Prepares copies of images, preliminary reports, and follows the department protocol of releasing copies of images
• Follows all safety standards and work practices in the work place
• Uses radiation safety and practices when operating radiologic equipment that emits radiation
• Maintains attendance with work schedules
• May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is trained passing department competencies, certified or licensed in those modalities
• May also be assigned to other sites, shifts, and dates based on operational needs
• Will comply with annual mandatory Fit testing, TB testing as a job requirement
• Maintain mandatory web courses as assigned
• Maintain licensures and certificates
• Willing to adopt and incorporate our company values (Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance) into their daily standard practice
• Our expectation is that our value statement is shared with patients, physicians, staff, and peers

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 GED equivalent
• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or other accepted and approved equivalent
• AART and State licensure within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a radiology clinic with focused experience performing x-rays
• 1+ years of experience as a radiology technologist
• Experience working in an ASC or acute surgical setting
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for Nevada residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. 

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