Apply in 3 Minutes: MFM Ultrasound Technologist Position Available In Westchester, New York

Job Description:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Opportunities withOptum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical,ProHEALTH New York, Riverside Medical Group and Crystal RunHealthcare). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turnto us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York,New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technologyand brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping peoplefeel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization anddiscover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify anatomical orientation on allrequired images and assures proper file identification on allimages
• Demonstrate competency performing all diagnosticultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computersystem
• Scan according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; processpaperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventingcontamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPAregulations
• Responsible for all clinical aspects ofultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms.

Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies

• Assists in thecompletion of the accreditation process for American College ofRadiology (ACR) every three years
• Maintain CPR certification
• Observe patient vital signs during examination
• Provide coverageas needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patientschedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Provide apositive patient experience; share information with patients,providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware offollow-up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication withradiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, andother persons
• Consistently submit images of diagnostic qualitywithout recommendation of additional image acquisition; performsquality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competencyin utilizing systems Contribute to efficient out-patientOperations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completedexaminations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data topersons responsible for the care of patients following theprocedure
• Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive mannerwith employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstratingaccountability, flexibility and adaptability
• Enhance professionalgrowth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’sthrough education programs, conferences, and workshops
• Acquirepatients’ chart data/requisition and reviews both to determinecorrect room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems,contraindications to the study and verify that the study beingordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
• Educate patientsregarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding andsafety
• Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizingthe productivity of assigned modality
• Review each examination fortechnical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist,and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the careof patients following the procedure
• Demonstrate teamwork;interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to acollaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, followsthrough, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
• Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications,registration and active CME’s through education programs,conferences, and workshops
• Acquire patients’ chartdata/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-upand learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications tothe study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to thediagnostic needs
• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipmentand exam to ensure understanding and safety You’ll be rewarded andrecognized for your performance in an environment that willchallenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes tosucceed in your role as well as provide development for other rolesyou may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High schooldiploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited course inultrasonography
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic MedicalSonography) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associatedegree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography
• 2years of experience in ultrasonography
• MFM, Maternal FetalMedicine Technologist
• Proven ability to follow oral and writteninstructions
• Proven ability to communicate with patients,visitors, and employees within the organization
• Proven ability toadequately use, or learn to use, the department’s computerizedsystem and its associated devices

Physical Demands:

• Standing andwalking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carryitems weighting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to assist patientsweighing 300 pounds or more and place them in appropriate positionsfor the operation of equipment
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 tooperate equipment and review images

New York Residents Only:

Thehourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay isbased on several factors including but not limited to local labormarkets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws asapplicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offersbenefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive andrecognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matterwhere or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’llfind a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. AtUnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthierlives and make the health system work better for everyone. Webelieve everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to goodhealth which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. Weare committed to mitigating our impact on the environment andenabling and delivering equitable care that addresses healthdisparities and improves health outcomes

• an enterprise priorityreflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws,rules, or regulations./ OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginningemployment.