Cardiac Sonographer

Optum CA is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our team in Beaumont, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

The Cardiac Sonographer performs a range of routine to more complex ultrasound procedures on patients based on physician orders including but not limited to: Echocardiogram, Cardiac stress tests etc; maintains records; provides general support to ultrasound operations; and executes duties with technical competency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs non-invasive studies which includes explanation of procedures to be done and providing physician with necessary information to interpret test results and medical information
• Greets and admits patients to Lab.  Takes detailed medical history and performs physical examination of cerebrovascular system with proper documentation.  Ensures confidentiality of patient information
• Assists in processing charges for non-invasive patients
• Maintains and orders Cardiovascular Lab supplies which includes keeping equipment properly functioning and adequate.  Submits charges in a timely manner
• Along with staff and physician, notifies patient or referring physician of test results with proper documentation and references
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.  Instructs patient and family as warranted by standards of practice and department
• Initiates and provides necessary follow-up care
• Communicates efficiently both intra and interdepartmentally
• Attends required meetings and participates in professional development

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, GED or equivalent experience
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Echocardiography
• Current registration through ARDMS or CCI
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• 1+ years of experience as a staff cardiac sonographer, performing a variety of procedures  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate training and experience in resting echocardiography, treadmill and pharmacological stress echocardiography
• Bilingual – Spanish

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.