Mammography Technologist Northgate

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

Under general supervision, position in this function 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.

Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (no weekends) 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Consistently performs high quality digital mammograms
• Follows established protocols based on the needs of the individual patient and ordered exam
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exam
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff
• Evaluates images for technical quality
• Maintains the cleanliness of the mammography machine and associated equipment in accordance with the infection control policies and procedures

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, GED or equivalent experience
• Active WA state license or pending application
• Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and board certified or board eligible in Mammography (must obtain certification within one year of hire)
• Completion of a course in imaging technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

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.

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.