Echocardiographer (Part Time) - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•West Nyack, NY

8h•$29 - $52

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. Echocardiographer 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. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound (Graduate from a CCAHEP approved program in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Cardiac Sonography)
Active RDCS or RCS
New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain and approved credential within one year from date of graduation
Minimum Basic Life Support Certification
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

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
Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and preliminary report