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Position Summary:
Under general supervision, operates and maintains densitometer. Interacts with patients, conducts testing, analyzes data, and produces data reports. Responsible for quality control testing and correspondence related to laboratory functions
Primary Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Performs DEXA scans on patients for osteoporosis Proficient at gathering all pertinent patient clinical history for interpreting physician Develops scanning protocols for DEXA exams Maintains DEXA equipment to meet a high level of clinical performance including software upgrades Recognizes inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures Manages DEXA patient schedule, accommodates emergent exams and add Ons Duties integrated into all job functions: All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently. Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and organization policies Attends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by organization policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other state/federal regulations Have regular and predictable attendance Non-essential Duties & Responsibilities: Performs other 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:
High School Diploma, or GED Washington State Radiologic Technician license Knowledgeable and able to interpret T-scores and Z-scores to ensure accuracy of examination Demonstrates high-technical understanding of clinical indications for exams in order to tailor to appropriate exam performed Understands human anatomy, DEXA exam techniques and interpretation of data Demonstrated ability to diagnosis inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures, which eliminate scanning errors Demonstrated ability to type and use keyboard Proven excellent customer service skills Proven high level of professionalism
Preferred Qualification:
General healthcare experience, willing to train specific imaging functions
Physical And Mental Demands:
Employees must meet the physical and mental demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands: Must be able to frequently stand and move from place to place for long periods of time with intermittent breaks. Must be able to run during an emergency. Must be able to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, controls and medical or office equipment. Must be able to frequently repeat the same movements. Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls and operate arms and legs quickly. Must be able to communicate clearly so listeners can understand and be able to understand the speech of another person. Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them. Must have a level of visual acuity to be able to detect details of objects from near and far and see differences between colors, shades and brightness and determine the distance between objects. May have periods of prolonged sitting in connection with telephone or computer usage. Must be able to use muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects. Occasionally it may be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 24 pounds. Must be able to bend, stretch, stoop, twist, squat, kneel, crawl, push/pull, grasp, handle or reach out. Must be able to operate two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Must be able to coordinate the movements of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving. Must be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics to support physical activity for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Must be able to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with managers, staff, patients, providers the public and others encountered in the course of work
Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Can involve dealing with sick patients. With frequent exposure to communicable/infectious diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Typical office conditions and noise levels are usually quiet. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours.
Contact: Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare providers, staff, and vendors.
The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 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.
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.
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