Vascular Sonographer - $28-50 per hour

Optum is seeking a Vascular Sonographer for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

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.  

Upon the order of a qualified healthcare provider, the Vascular/Echo Ultrasound Technologist will operate equipment using high frequency sound waves for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Cardiology Department and KelseySeybold Clinic to perform vascular and/or cardiac sonography. The Ultrasound Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS) as is applicable. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties. These procedures may include EKGs, contrast echocardiograms, and report generation.

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
• RVT or RVS and RDCS or RCS BCLS certification through American Red Cross
• 5+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech and performing vascular and echocardiography studies OR 3+ years of Kelsey specific Ultrasound experience
• Basic computer, CRT, and typing experience
• Willing to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Cardiology Lab Supervisor or Cardiology Lab Manager
• Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in related healthcare field or Bachelor’s degree in related health field
• 5+ years of experience performing vascular and/or echocardiography Cardiology Ultrasound and Flow Lab equipment familiarity
• PACS and RIS experience 
• Bilingual

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 #2295134. Posted job title: Vascular/Echo Ultrasound Technologist

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