Per Diem Vascular Echo Ultrasound Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - The Woodlands

UnitedHealth Group•Shenandoah, TX

6h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
RDCS or RCS and RVT or RVS
BCLS certification
1+ years of direct clinical experience in all phases of echocardiography and vascular studies
Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiography studies to the satisfaction of the Kelsey-Seybold Cardiologists OR will accept graduates with 6+ months clinical rotations through an accredited echo and/or vascular sonography program and hiring department can provide direct supervision for 3 months
Ability to perform echocardiography and vascular studies to the satisfaction of the Kelsey-Seybold Cardiologists
Basic computer, CRT, and typing experience
May be required to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Cardiology Lab Supervisor or the Exercise Physiologist Coordinator

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in related healthcare field
Bachelor’s degree in related health field
2+ years of experience performing vascular or echocardiography
PACS and RIS experience
GE Ultrasound, Phillips Ultrasound, Parks Flo Lab and Unitexis equipment familiarity
Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Speaks an additional language

Responsibilities

Performs technical and supportive patient care to facilitate patient’s noninvasive cardiology diagnostic testing, which includes but is not limited to: Upper and Lower body arterial studies, Bilateral carotid, duplex venous, Duplex Rena, and aortic studies.
Performs trans-thoracic echocardiogram studies with M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow, stress echocardiogram studies, contrast echocardiogram studies, Holter monitoring, Event monitoring, trans-telephonic pacemaker checks, EKGs, blood pressure monitoring, immediate recognition of lethal arrhythmias, seeking physician intervention as outlined in KSC Cardi Lab policies and procedures.
Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of sonographic images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting final product.
Understands age related communication needs of patients and is able to effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of studies.
Participates in Technical Quality Control measures, which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Department Supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor’s absence.
Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning logs as applicable.
Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines and properly documents, for the cardiologist’s review, atypical conditions, which could affect image quality and/or content.
Input study information into PACS.
Understands PACS system and can identify problems with image transmission as they occur and notify Cardi Lab Supervisor or Ancillary Testing Manager when corrective actions are beyond the scope of the technologist.
Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision, being self-directed in daily tasks.
Supports initiatives related to meeting OSHA and AAAHC standards.
Assists with Code Blue. Responds to coded, brings crash cart with defibrillator, and any other necessary equipment, as needed.
When appropriate provides CPR and/or places patients on monitor.
Provides any other assistance as requested within training limitations.
Conscious of ultrasound safety measures, uses aseptic and/or sterile technique when necessary and complies with all KSC safety measures.
Participates in formal and in-service training programs of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, department specific in services, and any applicable site-specific training.
Maintains current applicable licenses and/or certifications and complies with continuing education requirements necessary to maintain same.
May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties.
Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff assigned to other locations.
Communicates readily and well with Supervisor, Coordinator and Cardiologists in giving and receiving feedback.
Must have the ability to understand and respond to questions by giving factual information.
Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff.
Uses the Mission and Values as a guideline for all communications, verbal, written, or electronic.