Pediatric Echocardiographer

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

17d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking an Echocardiographer to join their team in Bayshore, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers an exceptional career with empowerment for work-life balance and the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas. This is a per-diem position with the potential to become full-time. Typical hours vary Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm based on business needs. This position will work in both the Lake Success, NY and Bayshore, NY locations. Optum NY/NJ, formed in 2022, combines Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical, and ProHealth Care, offering a continuum of care from preventative medicine to diagnostics and treatment across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ provides patient-focused care for the entire family in local clinics, surgery centers, and urgent care centers, with models focused on risk management, quality outcomes, and collaborative innovation. The company offers rewards and recognition for performance, a challenging environment with clear direction, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Nice To Haves

Certified in Pediatric Echocardiography
Experience with prior authorizations for studies

Responsibilities

Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
Obtain prior authorizations for studies
Documents all readings, measurements, and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed