Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

156d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we help you lean into your calling by providing the resources you need to thrive and grow. We are committed to inclusion and offer diverse benefits to support our unique workforce. LCMC Health is dedicated to serving the New Orleans community by offering community health services and making medical innovations accessible, fostering a culture of wellness. We believe in making an authentic impact and encourage our employees to give a little extra every day.

Requirements

Registered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.
ARDMS pediatric registry or CCI congenital cardiac sonographer registry is required (Required at Manning Family).
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification.
Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, general medical terminology and an understanding of the nomenclature of physicians' orders.
Ability to locate anatomic landmarks, use manual dexterity for proper probe placement and draw clinically relevant conclusions from raw data.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Analytical skills are required to determine job priorities.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms, preparing patients, performing tests, and providing data/results to the cardiologist with minimal supervision.
Prepares a preliminary report for the reading physician.
Performs diagnostic quality echocardiograms with thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages.
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 and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Performs fetal echocardiograms as required.
Applies organizational skills toward testing of both inpatients and outpatients.
Completes a preliminary report on all tests performed for physician review.
Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
Orders inventory-specific supplies, necessary replacements, and stocks necessary supplies.
Assists with special projects, policies, procedures, and performance improvement as requested.
Evaluates new equipment and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
Stocks linen and supplies, ensuring the room and equipment are clean and ready for use.
Maintains necessary hours of continuing medical education per ARDMS and IAC requirements.
Attends echocardiography lab quality assurance reviews and catheterization conferences as needed.
Performs and maintains quality control and preventative maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
Engages in quality improvement activities of echocardiography studies in accordance with IAC standards.
Participates in in-services pertaining to cardiology.
May research, present, and participate in educational presentations.
May perform and assist with data collection for research projects and performance improvement.
Assists with precepting new staff members.