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Ultrasound Technologist, Evening Shift - Las Vegas, NV
UnitedHealth Group
📍 Las Vegas
291000Full-time
Job description
<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing together.</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for operation sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examination using sonography. Responsible for daily operation within the Imaging - Ultrasound Department, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures and quality assessment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11px;"><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday - Thursday, 1 pm - 9:30 pm. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Rancho Clinic (Las Vegas, NV)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Following physician's orders, performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. (OB,ABD, Small parts, and Vascular)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the Radiology Information System (R.I.S., and PACS/Synapse application in accordance with HIPPA and company guidelines, policies and procedures</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Obtains pertinent medical history from the patient, prepares preliminary reports for radiologist and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, contacts service as required</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Monitor PACs/Synapse and RIS database for integrity of patient information and proper transfer</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Comply with annual mandatory Fit Testing as a job requirement</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Graduate of a formally accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Current CPR Certification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Vascular Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months of hire</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Complete 5 hours of CME specific to Breast Ultrasound within 30 days of hire or hold an active ARDMS Breast Registry</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">1+ years of experience in field</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Basic computer skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of sonographic equipment</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of sonographic procedures and diagnosis</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Reliable transportation</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">3+ years of experience in field</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">EPIC and PACs experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. 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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>OptumCare 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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></span></p>