Part-Time Echo Tech, Cardiology - Optum Tri-State

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Optum Tri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise. As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-State offers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawing on the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optum helps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations access high-quality, affordable healthcare within their community.

Position in this function is responsible for operating sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. Responsible for daily operations within the Imaging - Ultrasound Department, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment.

Work Schedule:Current schedule requirements are 8 hrs/week with goal to increase to 16 hrs/week.

Location: 1314 Hoover Ave, Ste 2B Toms River 08753

Primary Responsibilities:

• Following physician's orders, performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. (OB, ABD, Small parts, and Vascular)
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Demonstrates competence in performance of echocardiographic studies:
  • Performs echocardiographic studies considering the age-specific physiological, emotional and cognitive need of the patient
  • Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler Exams
  • Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to Physician and benchmark standards (post exercise image acquisition at 60 seconds or less)
  • Performs quality Trans esophageal echocardiograms according to physician expectations
  • Maintains competence in all other procedures performed in the Cardiology Department
• Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the Radiology Information System (R.I.S.), and PACS/Synapse application in accordance with HIPAA and company guidelines, policies and procedures
• Obtains pertinent medical history from the patient, prepares preliminary reports for radiologist and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, contacts service as required
• Monitors PACs/Synapse and RIS databases for integrity of patient information and proper image transfer
• May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
• Will comply with annual mandatory Fit Testing as a job requirement

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a formally accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Current CPR certification
• Echocardiogram experience
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Ultrasound experience
• Knowledge of sonographic equipment
• Knowledge of sonographic procedures and diagnosis
• Basic computer skills, RIS and PACS

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Opportunities with Riverside Medical Group. Discover what it means to be part of a top-rated, premier medical practice with a deep commitment to serving its community for over 35 years. We're also part of the best hospital system in New Jersey and one of the best 50 hospitals in the nation. Riverside Medical Group has over 25 locations in Northern New Jersey, and we deliver quality-focused care to patients of all ages. We recently became part of OptumCare - the health care delivery part of Optum, backed by the scale and resources of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies. Every day we provide the ultimate patient experience through round-the-clock access to health care teams, same day and walk-in appointments, as well as charitable giving and a foundation that supports scholarships and medical research. At Riverside, you'll play an important role in helping people achieve optimal health, and that's just the start. Learn more about career opportunities with Riverside Medical Group, where you can help change the world as you do your life's best work.(sm)

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