Mammography Technologist jobs in Los Angeles, CA

                 **$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**

Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

General Role Description: It is time to take your career to the next level. As a Mammography Technologist at Optum, you will learn from health care experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinical setting. Under general supervision, you will utilize equipment and computer systems to provide patients with quality digital mammograms. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, quality control and the adherence to American College of Radiology and MQSA guidelines. The position requires excellent positioning, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

The position will support both facilities in LA: Los Angeles - 1120 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90015 & Glendale - 225 W Broadway Ave, Glendale CA 91204

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs high quality digital 2D and 3D tomosynthesis screening mammograms
• Effectively uses mammography equipment
• Effectively uses computer systems (i.e. I site, Epic, Epic Radiant, MRS, and Hologic Manager) and understands how they affect the end result
• Performs exams in a timely manner and is able to stay on schedule
• Fosters an excellent relationship with patients and promotes a positive experience
• Obtains and enters accurate health history from the patient
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions appropriately to resolve the problems
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients while they are in the mammographer’s care

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:

• Current ARRT(M) certification
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• California State Mammography license or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• 1 years of experience screening mammography
• Experience with Digital Mammography Equipment
• Experience with PACs/RIS systems

 **PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates.  Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis (“Internal Candidates”) are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.