Echo Sonographer - Baptist - FT Outpatient & Inpatient

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

11d

About The Position

The Echo Sonographer 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. The role compiles history and diagnostic information from examinations and presents preliminary sonographic findings. It provides personalized patient care and maintains positive working relationships with the health care team. This full-time outpatient and inpatient position works a day shift Monday through Friday, either 7 a.m.–4 p.m. or 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 8 a.m.–noon. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and relocation are available. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with no required prior work experience. An active RDCS or RCS registry must be obtained within six months of hire, and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.

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 hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure, work self-directed, and function without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours; the description notes schedules may include nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts.
General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and blood-flow hemodynamics in relation to disease states.
Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
Ability to provide care and support consistent with patients’ age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently exerting 10–20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in patient-care areas and routinely be exposed to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens, and communicable-disease risks.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Prepare, instruct, and educate patients about procedures.
Perform diagnostic procedures.
Compile history and diagnostic information from examinations and present preliminary sonographic findings.
Document 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 behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Maintain positive working relationships with the health care team.
Perform other related duties as required.