Vascular/Echo Ultrasound Technologist

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Houston, TX

54d•$28 - $50

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Upon the order of a qualified healthcare provider, the Vascular/Echo Ultrasound Technologist will operate equipment using high frequency sound waves for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Cardiology Department and KelseySeybold Clinic to perform vascular and/or cardiac sonography. The Ultrasound Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS) as is applicable. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties. These procedures may include EKGs, contrast echocardiograms, and report generation. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
RVT or RVS and RDCS or RCS BCLS certification through American Red Cross
5+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech and performing vascular and echocardiography studies OR 3+ years of Kelsey specific Ultrasound experience
Basic computer, CRT, and typing experience
Willing to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Cardiology Lab Supervisor or Cardiology Lab Manager
Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in related healthcare field or Bachelor's degree in related health field
5+ years of experience performing vascular and/or echocardiography Cardiology Ultrasound and Flow Lab equipment familiarity
PACS and RIS experience
Bilingual

Responsibilities

operate equipment using high frequency sound waves for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Cardiology Department and KelseySeybold Clinic to perform vascular and/or cardiac sonography
utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS) as is applicable
assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties
These procedures may include EKGs, contrast echocardiograms, and report generation