Optum - Ultrasound Technologist Lake Success, NY

UnitedHealth Group • Great Neck, NY

352d • $28 - $56

About The Position

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Crystal Run Healthcare, CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). 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. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for providing excellent service. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions. Flexible schedule able to cover in nearby sites as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of course in Ultrasonic Technology
• RDMS Certification required or willing to obtain within 180 days
• 2+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 2+ years of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

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 enters information in computer system
• Scan according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
• Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assists in the completing of the accreditation process for the 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, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
• Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrated competency in utilizing systems
• Contribute to efficient out-patient operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to person responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
• Demonstrated teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follows 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 date/requisition and reviews both to determine correct 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees