Echo Technologist
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a full-time Echocardiograph Technologist to join their team in Katonah, NY. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of the vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers an exceptional career and empowers employees to live their best lives 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. The company culture emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasonography
- Registered with ARDMS or CCI (Registered Cardiac Sonographer - RCS)
- Current state certification, licensure or license eligible where applicable
- Current CPR/BCLS certification
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Compliance with Infection Control, OSHA, and safety standards
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
- Demonstrated ability to understand medical/surgical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to complete work in a timely manner
- Proven solid communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- 12+ months Echocardiography experience
- Experience in a clinical or hospital-based environment
- Proven solid technical echocardiography skills
Responsibilities
- Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blood vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms (ECGs)
- Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and trans-esophageal echocardiography
- Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure
- Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device
- Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure
- Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed
- Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation
- Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist
- Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff
- Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation
- Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns appropriately
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
