Health Underwriter, Sr. jobs in District of Columbia

Health Underwriter, Sr. reviews applications for coverage, gathers data and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Calculates and recommends pricing. Being a Health Underwriter, Sr. performs group and/or individual underwriting. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Health Underwriter, Sr. typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Health Underwriter, Sr. contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Health Underwriter, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr Reg Cardiovascular Techn
  • MEDSTAR HEALTH
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position
    Serves as clinical resource for invasive cardiac and vascular procedures for other staff and serves on committees as assigned. Assists physician with routine and complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations; percutaneous transluminal angioplasties, structural heart and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities.


    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures. Prepares catheters, balloons, guiding wires, etc. to physician, as needed.
  • Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate site prior to invasive procedure, ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
  • Enters required patient data into the computer, connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during and post-procedure.
  • Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedure in the CCL.
  • Assists with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), other cardiac assist devices, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines, as needed in the CCL, CCU and ICU. Draws arterial blood gases (ABG) as requested by physician. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal. Accompanies and monitors patient during transports.
  • Prepares, arranges and stocks equipment for procedure. Maintains/stocks inventory in assigned labs and provides materials manager or designee regular updates of expired products or products that should be removed from stock.
  • Document required data prior to, during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges into computer for statistical and billing reports.
  • Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions, as appropriate.
  • Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures, according to departmental policy and procedures.
  • Participates/responds to post-cardiac catheterization site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate, and document findings and resolution.
  • Serves as resource/lead for the Cardiovascular Technologists in the Catheterization Laboratory. Orients/trains and provides inservices for new and existing personnel, including residents/fellows. Assists with more difficult/complex cases.
  • Ensures laboratory equipment is in good working order; performs Quality Assurance (QA) on various equipment, e.g. Laser, Angioscope and hemodynamic monitoring system, (blood gas analyzer), films, etc. Reports malfunctions to appropriate service contractor/staff.
  • Administers contrast while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences required

    Experience

    • 5 years of experience or greater as a Cardiovascular Technologist required
    • Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures, particularly as it relates to complex cardiac and vascular interventional procedures preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    • RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or
    • R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography required
    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) required
    • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer), or data processing equipment (i.e., tape drives, consoles).


    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

    • Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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Sr. Management Analyst (Public Health)
  • Aveshka, Inc
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Overview:Aveshka is seeking a Sr. Management Analyst (Public Health) to support the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). ASPR is a public health preparedness and emergency re...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Sr Manager, Public Health Transformation
  • ServiceNow
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAt ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can ...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Sr Analyst, Onsite Inventory Management
  • Cardinal Health
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • What Inventory Management contributes to Cardinal HealthInventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product d...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Reinsurance Underwriter
  • National League Of Cities Services, Inc.
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • POSITION OVERVIEW NLC Mutual serves state municipal league risk pools throughout the United States with a focus on reinsurance, risk financing, and risk management needs. The Reinsurance Underwriter i...
  • 12 Days Ago

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SR TECH - OR SURGERY (PART TIME)
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Washington, DC PART_TIME
  • Responsibilities GW Hospital is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level 3 NICU offers clinical expertise in a...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Senior Underwriting Manager, Pharmacy (Hybrid)
  • Health Care Service Corporation
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Summary: We are seeking a consummate leader and decision maker to guide our high performing underwriting team for ou...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Actuary
  • Amwins
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Associate Health Actuary Charlotte, NC (preferred) Amwins Group is conducting a candidate search for an Associate Health...
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Health Actuary
  • Amwins
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Associate Health Actuary Charlotte, NC (preferred) Amwins Group is conducting a candidate search for an Associate Health...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • Chicago, IL
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health & Benefits Senior Associate
  • WTW
  • Houston, TX
  • The Role Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Underwriter
  • Vensure Employer Solutions
  • Tampa, FL
  • The Health Underwriter is responsible for assessing medical risk for a PEO-sponsored medical plan. Works within specific...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Underwriter
  • Vensure Employer Solutions
  • Tampa, FL
  • About Us Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Underwriting Manager, Pharmacy (Hybrid)
  • Health Care Service Corporation
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Summary: We are seeking a consummate leader and decision maker to guide our high performing underwriting team for ou...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Health Underwriter, Sr. jobs
$95,753 to $120,229