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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 30% Provide direct patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the imaging suite such as CT, MR, US, Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cardi Lab where applicable
- Assist physicians and technologists with patient preparation for procedures
- Assists during procedures
- Gather information. Responsible for appropriate labeling, handling, delivering and tracking of specimens from collection to reporting
- Provide health education information. Provide post procedure instructions
- AEB: skill demonstration, observation, document audits, attendance at educational in-services
- 15% Care of patients: performs technical and supportive patient care skills including, but not limited to:
- Waived testing
- Respiratory care
- Medical emergency response
- Safe and effective medication administration
- Prioritization of urgent patient care needs
- IV skills, venipuncture
- Catheterization skill
- EKG monitoring
- AEB: skill demonstration, observation, attendance at educational in-services and log audits
- 5% Infection control: Provides environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Handwashing
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile technique
- Care, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments as applicable
- AEB: Adherence to EHS standards
- 15% Management of Information: Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Confidentiality
- Documentation
- Clerical duties
- Release of Information
- Triage and telephone message taking
- Computer use
- Follows test results reporting policies and procedures to include obtaining, interpreting and communication of results to providers and patients as applicable
- Appointment scheduling
- AEB: chart audits, documentation review and appointment accuracy
- 5% Environment of Care: Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Including, but not limited to:
- Orders supplies
- Maintains equipment to include departmental crash cart according to established clinic guidelines
- Adheres to Clinic safety standards for employees, patients, and visitors
- Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment
- Supports initiatives related to OSHA and accreditation standards
- AEB: Physical survey of exam rooms. Maintenance of cleaning logs. Survey for non-functional equipment
- Observation, skills demonstration. Attends quarterly EHS education
- 10% Patient Rights and Responsibilities: practices positive guest and peer relations. Supports and respects patient rights. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Advanced Directives
- Informed consent
- Complaint resolution
- Post-procedure patient education
- AEB: chart audits, demonstration, complaint tracking
- 10% Human Resources: Responsible for personal growth and career development. Includes but is not limited to:
- Maintaining licensure and certifications
- Annual competency assessment
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- AEB: Attends education offerings/meetings appropriate to duties and responsibilities. Over 10 programs or inservices=3, 8-10 programs or in-services=2, <8 programs or in-services=1 Timely license renewal (-1 if not renewed timely)
- 5% Performance Improvement: participates in organizational improvement. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Performance Improvement plans
- Utilization of PDSA model
- AEB: Identifies and communicates problem prone areas to supervisor. Contributes improvement ideas and audits of logs. May take lead on implementation of solutions, projects or pilots. Participation in PI initiatives
- 5% Familiar with specifics related to MR, CT, US, radiography, nuclear medicine, cardi-lab, and needle biopsies Cognizant of radiation hazards and safe practices.
- AEB: Observation in work area, in-service attendance
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:
- Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
- Current and valid RN license
- BCLS certification
- CPR, oxygen administration and intravenous therapy
- 2+ years of experience as a practicing RN
- Competent in the use of equipment and related supplies for selected patient population
- Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Specialty nursing certification applicable to medical imaging
- ACLS certification
- 2+ years of nursing experience in a medical imaging department
- Windows computer experience, RIS experience
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
- Current and valid RN license
- BCLS certification
- CPR certification
- Oxygen administration competency
- Intravenous therapy competency
- At least 2 years of experience as a practicing RN
- Competence using equipment and related supplies for the selected patient population
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Specialty nursing certification applicable to medical imaging
- ACLS certification
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in a medical imaging department
- Windows computer experience
- RIS experience
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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