Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist PRN

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing all diagnostic procedures related to Ultrasound. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce images according to established policies of the department and hospital. Responsible for educational presentations to physicians and technical staff. May monitor supplies and perform routine departmental maintenance necessary to operate on a daily basis.

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.