Echo Sonographer - Baptist - FT Outpatient & Inpatient

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

12d•Onsite

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 personalized patient care and maintains positive working relationships with the health care team. This is a full-time outpatient and inpatient position with a day-shift schedule, generally Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus rotating Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and relocation are available. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an active RDCS registry through ARDMS or RCS registry through CCI within six months of hire, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. No work experience is required; one year of cardiac ultrasound experience is preferred.

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) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information 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 and work self-directed without direct supervision.
Flexibility and willingness to adjust work duties and hours, which 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 provide care and support consistent with patients' age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Prepare, instruct, and educate patients about procedures.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including sonographic procedures and 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, using sound judgment and decision-making.
Maintain professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt interactions and explanations to the patient population, respecting privacy and obtaining permissions as appropriate.
Assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
Perform other related duties as required.