Overview

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.

• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.

• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.

• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Responsibilities

The Senior Radiology Technologist is responsible for the fluoroscopic x-rays (C-Arm) procedures and other radiation procedures according to facility policy. The Radiation Technologist is responsible to assist with the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse. The Radiation Technologist performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and under the direction of the designated clinical leader/Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of radiation equipment, including the maintenance and care of equipment.

• Applies principles of radiation protection.

• Maintains documentation, reports, and files according to facility policy.

• Calculates and regulates equipment using established technique, knowledge and skill.

• Knows and practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique.

• Sets up and operates radiation equipment in operating/procedure rooms.

• Assists physician with imaging procedures.

• Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patients, teammates, physicians, guests.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; completion of an accredited radiology program required. 1-2 year experience in radiology.

• Knowledge and understanding of radiology principles and practices.

• Certification in radiation technology preferred.

• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification

  USD $31.00/Hr. USD $35.00/Hr.