Job Description

Cardiac Sonographer - $28-50 per hour at Optum summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiograms to provide diagnostic imaging of the heart, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with health and safety standards. This role involves documenting findings, supporting physicians with reports, and educating patients while adhering to departmental policies and regulatory requirements. Employed by Optum, the position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Optum is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

*$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position will perform Echocardiograms on patients in the Cardiology department and other related duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
• Documents all readings, measurements and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
• Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
• Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
• Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance will be required
  

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:

• High School Diploma and additional specialized courses
• Attended accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
• Certified in Adult Echocardiography
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
• Proven excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Physical Requirement:

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position
  

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 $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Optum Job ID #2296176. Posted job title: Cardiac Echo Sonographer

About Optum

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Sign-On bonus

Keywords:

Cardiac Sonographer, Echocardiogram, Ultrasound, Diagnostic Imaging, Patient Care, Healthcare, Cardiology, Medical Records, ICHAEL Standards, Allied Health

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package,

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