Per Diem / PRN Clinic Echo Technologist - $28-50 per hour

Optum is seeking a per diem / prn Clinic Echo Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Echo Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Cardiology Lab Echo/Doppler technician is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound studies, and when not occupied with those duties, acts as the administrative and technical support for all procedures provided by the cardiology lab.  These procedures include EKGs, Holter monitoring, stress echocardiograms, contrast echocardiograms, trans-thoracic echocardiograms, satellite test transmissions and result coordination

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 GED from an accredited program
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or CCI)
• BCLS certification
• 1+ years of direct clinical experience in all phases of echocardiography.  Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiography studies to the satisfaction of the Kelsey-Seybold Cardiologists OR will accept graduates with 6 months clinical rotations through an accredited echo  sonography program and hiring department can provide direct supervision for 3 months. Applicant must demonstrate ability to perform echocardiography studies to the satisfaction of the Kelsey-Seybold Cardiologists
• Basic computer, CRT, and typing experience
• May be required to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Cardiology Lab Supervisor or the Exercise Physiologist Coordinator

Preferred Qualification:

• Graduate of an accredited echo cardiographer training program
• 2+ years of experience performing echocardiography
• GE Ultrasound, Phillips Ultrasound
• Speaks an additional language
• Willing to cross train to support other Cardiology Lab functions and expand services

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 #2305385. Posted job title: Per Diem Echo Doppler Tech - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Main Campus, Pearland, Pasadena, West University, Memorial City, Fort Bend, and Bay Area

About Optum

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