Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Riverside Medical Group and Crystal Run Healthcare). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images.
- Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment.
- Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in the computer system.
- Scan according to guidelines.
- Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies.
- Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination.
- Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations.
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of the ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Observe patient vital signs during examination.
- Provide coverage as needed (i.e., in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).
- Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
- Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements.
- Maintain communication with radiologists, other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons.
- Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems.
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure.
- Demonstrate teamwork; interact in a positive manner with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
- Meet or exceed deadlines, follow through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability.
- Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops.
- Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and review both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited course in ultrasonography.
- ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography.
- MFM, Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist.
- 2+ years of experience in ultrasonography.
- Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Proven ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization.
- Proven ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices.
Physical Demands:
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist patients weighing 300 pounds or more and place them in appropriate positions for the operation of equipment.
- Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review images.
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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).
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.
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