Ultrasound Technologist

UnitedHealth Group•Fishkill, NY

12d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team in Fishkill, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The company emphasizes an exceptional career experience, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas that could improve care for millions. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for maintaining registration and active CME's in ultrasound to provide excellent service, creating a tranquil environment for patients, and performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures. The role involves collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited course in ultrasonography
ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography
5+ 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 devi

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