Echo Sonographer Technologist San Antonio Texas 2372089 | San Antonio, TX | WellMed

Echo Sonography Technologist

Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Echo Sonography Technologist is responsible for providing imaging solutions directly to physicians. The position is responsible for technical and patient care functions related to echo procedures in a clinical environment. Plans the daily schedule for assigned procedures with appropriate team members to ensure timeliness of services; assures all necessary documentation, equipment and supplies are available for testing functions. Maintains pertinent departmental records, schedules routine maintenance of equipment, archival of studies, and assist in Safety and Compliance committees. Assist in multi department quality assessments as required per ICAEL and ICAVL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processes images from studies for physician interpretation and is responsible for communicating to physicians high priority findings
• Assesses and responds to patient's needs before, during and after diagnostic imaging and cardiac stress procedures. This includes record keeping in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), NRC, and TDH Regulations
• Requires the evaluation and maintenance of a quality control, program departmental instrumentation, and supplies to ensure optimal performance and stability
• Reviews, analyzes and documents patient specific data to determine appropriate recording procedures, methodology and special considerations, if any
• Introduces the patient to the testing environment and procedures to be used, addresses questions and concerns and attends to the patient's comfort and safety during those procedures
• Prepares patient for the procedure, testing all equipment and recording devices and making adjustments as necessary
• Perform echo screening according to department procedures and protocols to provide high quality evaluations in a safe and efficient manner
• Analyzes and documents echo screening and prepares reports and hard copy images for interpretive review for the reading physician
• Participates in on-going education to keep abreast of latest developments and continuously improve and upgrade skills and the department
• Assists physicians in the development of testing protocols for clinical practices
• Maintains appropriate CEUs, state, and specialty licensing or credentialing
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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 equivalent
• Graduate of AMA approved School of Echo/Sonography Programs or equivalent accredited training program
• Current active registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• If not currently registered with ARDMS or CCI, must obtain registration within 6 months of employment hire date
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certification
• Knowledge and application of MS Office or equivalent
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Echo Medicine, including one year as an EchoTechnologist
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Knowledge and application of ICAEL and ICAVL Standards
• Knowledge of GE Vivid Q and EchoPac Software

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to assist positioning patients weighing up to 400 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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 $xx.xx to $xx.xx 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 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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