Cardiac Ultrasonographer, Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Needham, MA

17h•$28 - $50

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Cardiac Ultrasonographer you will performs diagnostic and special procedure ultrasonography in accordance with established policies and procedures. 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.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Ability to provide CEU documentation required for certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in adult echo and stress/echo
Demonstrated ability to independently perform tests
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
Demonstrated good interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Works independently using extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and positioning to perform thorough and accurate adult M-Mode, two-dimensional, Doppler and color Doppler cardiac ultrasound exams and ultrasound guided procedures. Experienced technicians with specialized training may perform some pediatric echocardiograms
Performs stress/echoes, dobutamine echoes and contrast studies
Independently operates ultrasound equipment to obtain images of the heart and related structures. Recognizes and interprets variations of normal and pathological patterns in the images. Performs calculations from the M-Mode, 2-D and Doppler recordings. Confirms appropriate clinical data and obtains patient history to provide high quality images for the interpreting cardiologist
Provides for the emotional, physical well-being, and safety of the patient while maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality
Appropriately documents all abnormal findings, measurements, and dates necessary to complete exam
Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with patients as well as other members of the health care team. Documents procedures as needed. Assists with the distribution of necessary reports
Understands and is competent in other Cardiology Department job responsibilities and performs these functions on a regular basis
Recognizes and effectively communicates equipment problems in a timely manner to the Department Supervisor
Confirms patient appointments