Sign on Bonus $10,000 Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEATH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. The Ultrasound Technologist II is responsible for maintenance of registration and active CME’s in ultrasound in order to provide excellent service. Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
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 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; 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
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
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.
ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification
Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography
~5+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
~ Ability to lift patients weighing up to 300 pounds and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment
Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films
The hourly range for this role is $28.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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