Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. You bring curiosity, dedication, and a strong sense of purpose to your work. You’re confident in your technical skills—but you also understand that the best outcomes happen when collaboration and patient-centered care come first. In our Echo Lab, you’ll do more than perform studies—you’ll be part of a highly specialized cardiovascular team. You’ll work alongside cardiologists, Cath Lab, and Operating Room teams to support a growing structural heart program, helping guide care in real time. Every study matters. Every interaction counts. Every patient is someone’s family member. This role is for the sonographer who: Enjoys a fast-paced, clinically engaging environment Takes pride in image quality and diagnostic accuracy Values teamwork across departments including Cath Lab and the OR Brings both technical skill and compassion to every patient encounter We’re looking for someone who approaches each case with curiosity, accountability, and heart—someone who treats every patient as if they were their own. In our department, your voice matters. Your expertise is respected. Your growth is supported. You’ll be part of a collaborative; forward-thinking team committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. If you’re looking to grow your skills, work with advanced imaging technology, and make a meaningful impact every day—we’d love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Registered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms: Prepares the patient for testing, performs the appropriate test and provides data/results to the cardiologist with minimal supervision.
Prepares a preliminary report for the reading physician as per schedule.
Performs a diagnostic quality echocardiogram with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult.
Performs all quantitative measurements from M-Mode, 2D and doppler studies.
Assists the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.
Recognizes all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Performs fetal echocardiograms as required.
Applies organizational skills toward testing of both inpatients as well as outpatients: Completes a preliminary report on all tests performed for physician review.
Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
Orders inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties, orders necessary replacements and stocks necessary supplies.
Assists with special projects, policies and procedures and performance improvement as requested.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
Stocks linen and supplies.
Ensures the room and equipment is clean and ready for use throughout the day.
Maintains the necessary hours of continuing medical education per ARDMS and IAC requirements.
Attends echocardiography lab quality assurance reviews and catheterization conferences per quarter as needed to enhance knowledge and performance in regard to congenital heart disease.
Performs and maintains quality control and preventative maintenance of the diagnostic equipment that meets manufacturer’s recommendations.
Engages in quality improvement activities of echocardiography studies in accordance with IAC standards.
Participates and attends in-services pertaining to cardiology.
May research, present and participate in educational presentations as directed.
May perform and assist with data collection necessary for research projects and performance improvement.
Assists with precepting new staff members under general guidance.