X-Ray Technologist - Per Diem

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External CandidatesOptum NY/NJ, is seeking a X-Ray Technologist - Per Diem to join our team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together.CareMount Medical, P.C. is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in New York State, providing comprehensive medical care of the highest quality to over 640,000 patients in more than 45 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties and New York City. Founded in 1946 as Mount Kisco Medical Group, CareMount has grown to over 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals representing more than 40 different medical specialties. CareMount is affiliated with world-class organizations including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. CareMount offers on-site laboratory and radiology services, endoscopy and infusion suites, and operates eight urgent-care centers. Our physicians are frequently recognized as best doctors in respected publications and have been featured in lists including New York Magazine's Best Doctors, Westchester and Hudson Valley Magazine's Top Doctors as well as in Castle Connolly Medical's Top Doctors. For additional information about CareMount Medical and its specialties, please visit:www.caremountmedical.com.The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our provide high quality medical and surgical care in a warm, friendly setting, and in a caring manner. Each and every member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this ideal - physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel.The X-Ray Technologist I is responsible for performing the primary diagnostic examination to either diagnose or decide the optimal procedure that will best help the patient. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.Primary Responsibilities: Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all imagesDemonstrate competency performing all radiographic procedures and the operation of all related equipmentGreet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer systemPerform x-rays at the optimal qualityDemonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient as best as possible from excessive radiationObserve patient vital signs during examinationProvide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)Provide instruction/mentoring to new hiresMaintain CPR certificationPerform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of EthicsMaintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulationsDemonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirementsDemonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent qualityConsistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systemsMake decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of actionContribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modalityUtilize sterile techniques preventing contaminationReview each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedureDemonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environmentMeet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptabilityEnhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshopsMaintain the cleanliness of examination roomsYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performan