Per Diem Pediatric Echocardiographer

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Locations: 1 Dakota Dr Lake Success, and Optum Bayshore at 650 East Main St, Bayshore, NY 11706 (subject to change depending the department's needs)

Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
Schedule: Per diem, this individual will work on an as needed basis at the locations communicated

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
• 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 or higher
• Attended accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
• Pediatric echocardiography experience
• Fetal echocardiography experience
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualification:

• Certified in pediatric echocardiography
• Certified in fetal echocardiography

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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