Echo Cardiologist Analyst - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

Requisition Number: 2396529
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.
Position in this function performs all computer analyses, calculations and preliminary interpretations and 2-dimensional, m-mode, color flow echocardiograms plus Doppler. Must coordinate and review all echo data for completion of interpreted reports. Responsible for maintaining quality in the echo reading room. Contact appropriate physicians as needed to complete all interpretation documentation. Assess patients for developmental, social, cultural, psychological and physiological needs and delivers care appropriatel.
Primary Responsibilities:

• 30% Operate computer software and hardware for off-line analyses and calculations that aid in determining the structure and function of the heart
• 30% Scans the echocardiogram and calculates measurements related to the dynamic activity of the heart including blood flow quantification and evaluation
• 30% Submits a written summary and preliminary interpretation to be overread by the interpreting physician
• 5% Support physician as needed in case study evaluation and analysis, database retrieval and preparation for presentations
• 5% Performs essential duties as needed

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
• Active echocardiography registry credential (including but not limited to RCS, ACS, or RDCS)
• BLS through American Heart Association
• 6+ years of cardiac ultrasound clinical experience as a registered echocardiography sonographer AND graduate of a programmatically accredited program in echocardiography OR 10+ years of cardiac ultrasound clinical experience as a registered echocardiography sonographer
• Knowledge of the basic principles of echocardiography
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to converse and write in the English language

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 $35 - $63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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