Ultrasound Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•Middletown, NY

5d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for maintenance of registration and active CME’s in ultrasound in order to provide excellent service. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Crystal Run Healthcare, Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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 devices

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