Echo Vascular Technologist

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Bayonne, NJ

46d•$28 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Echo Vascular 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. Optum Tri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise. As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-State offers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawing on the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optum helps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations access high-quality, affordable healthcare within their community. In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-State offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound
Active RDCS or RCS
Active RVS or RVT
License or temporary permit to practice in the state of New Jersey
1+ years of experience in Ultrasound
Ability to work independently
Ability to travel between different offices
Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

Nice To Haves

Venous insufficiency is preferred

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