Cardiovascular Technologist

UnitedHealth Group • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Cardiovascular Technologist will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions. Willing to assist at nearby practices as needed

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound
• ARDMS
• RVS or RVT Certification
• RDMS
• RCDS or RCS or ACS

Nice To Haves

• Echo experienced
• Venous insufficiency experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Explains procedures and process to patients
• Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff
• Performs Transthoracic Echocardiographic examinations
• Performing Vascular studies. This includes, but not limited to carotids, lower extremity arterial and venous duplex for insufficiency, abdominal aorta, and renal artery Doppler
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and preliminary report

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees