Lead - Clinic Mammography Technologist - $34-68 per hour

Optum is seeking a Clinic Mammography Technologist Lead for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography 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.

Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Lead Mammography Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain images for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. Equipment includes but is not limited to mammography and DEXA studies, in addition to general radiographic studies, fluoroscopic studies, ASC procedures, and/or SCNB procedures with designated Radiology Information System (RIS) and designated PACS system. Functions as a team leader, with appropriate attention to team development and success of department. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor 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:

• High School diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program 
• PACS and RIS
• ARRT (R)(M) MRT-General Certificate
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• 3+ years in mammography or 1+ years KSC mammography and 1+ years in mammography quality control
• Experience using Microsoft
• Knowledge of mammography quality assurance measures and accreditation requirements
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates in Applied Science-Radiology Technology 
• X-ray, DEXA and SCNB 
• Additional QM registry 
• Bilingual 

The hourly range for this role is $34.42 to $67.60 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

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 #2293884. Posted job title: Lead Mammography Technologist-Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages

About Optum

Benefits

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