MFM Ultrasound Technologist

About the role

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
• Scan according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
• Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms.
• Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assists in the completing of the accreditation process for the American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
• Maintain CPR certification
• Observe patient vital signs during examination
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e., in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication with radi