Optum -Ultrasound Technologist- Per Diem
UnitedHealth Group
- Toms River, NJ
- $28.03-54.95 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of course in Ultrasonic Technology
- Must have Echo experience with either RCS/RDCS
- 2+ 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 it's associated devices
- Associate or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
- Vascular Experience a plus with a RVS/RVT
- 2+ years of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- 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