Ultrasound Technologist - Full Time - Brooklyn, NY
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member 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, enabling you to help patients live healthier lives. The organization believes in providing an exceptional career and empowers employees to live their best lives at work and at home. You will experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives 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 to adhere to examination instructions.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- RDMS certification
- 2+ years working experience
- Breast experience
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 enter 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 HIPAA regulations
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintain cleanliness of examination rooms; stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
- Assist in the completion 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., call outs or extended patient schedules)
- Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
- Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients; ensure awareness of follow-up steps and requirements
- Maintain communication with radiologists, physicians, patients, families, and others
- Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency utilizing systems
- Contribute to efficient outpatient operations, maximizing productivity of assigned modality
- Review each exam for accuracy, present to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data
- Demonstrate teamwork; interact positively with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment
- Meet deadlines; demonstrate accountability, flexibility, and adaptability
- Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration, and CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops
- Acquire patient chart data/requisition and review for appropriate setup and contraindications
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment, and exam for understanding and safety
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
