Echo Sonographer - Imaging - Monroe

Ochsner LSU Health System•Monroe, LA

About The Position

Provides individualized, direct patient care by performing sonographic procedures and tests, including electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms using 2D/M Mode, Doppler, and Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo, and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Compiles history and diagnostic information from examinations and presents preliminary sonographic findings. Provides high-quality, personalized patient care while maintaining positive working relationships with the health care team. The role includes preparing, instructing, and educating patients; performing diagnostic procedures; documenting and maintaining records; preparing the work area; and planning and organizing work with sound judgment. The sonographer maintains professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials, and adapts communication and care to each patient's needs, privacy, and circumstances. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer's compliance and privacy standards. This position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and specimens that may contain communicable diseases, as well as potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare environment. It is classified as Very Heavy Work, with physical demands that may include exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active RDCS registry through the ARDMS Credentialing Agency or RCS registry through the CCI Credentialing Agency within six months of completing the required 12-month clinical experience period.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and blood-flow hemodynamics in relation to disease states.
Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion using nationally published criteria.
Ability to provide care or support services consistent with patients' ages, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in duties and hours, potentially including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Very Heavy Work, including the specified force requirements.
Ability to perform duties in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Prepare, instruct, and educate patients about procedures.
Perform diagnostic sonographic procedures and tests, including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and associated stress tests.
Compile examination history and diagnostic information and present preliminary sonographic findings.
Document procedures and maintain records.
Prepare the work area.
Plan and organize work effectively and exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Maintain professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt care and communication to the patient's age, privacy, social, spiritual, cultural, and other needs; explain procedures, request permissions, and adjust communication style as appropriate.
Assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Follow the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly report suspected unethical conduct or patient, employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.