Sonographer - Pediatric Cardiology

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job performs various diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations under the direction of a pediatric cardiologist in the inpatient and outpatient environment, compiles history and diagnostic information from the ultrasound examination and presents the pediatric cardiologist with preliminary sonographic findings. Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove Full time Days To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in pediatric echo.
• Certification from The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Adult and Pediatric Echo OR registry eligible in both adult and pediatric echo. Registry eligible candidates must become registered within 3 years of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist pediatric cardiologist and attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the fetal heart in order to perform fetal cardiac ultrasounds.
• Ability to obtain pertinent fetal cardiac measurements and perform cardiac and fetal ultrasounds under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Working knowledge of the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and billing system and ability to properly use and maintainthe Echo Reporting (Xcelera) system, Echo equipment, and probes in the ultrasound lab.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)

Nice To Haves

• Fetal echo experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs pediatric cardiac and fetal ultrasound procedures.
• Identifies patient with 100% accuracy, introduces self to patient, and explains the procedure.
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment and the Echo Reporting (Xcelera) system are maintained in optimum condition.
• Accurately logs patient and charge information into the OCW Mainframe and Echo Reporting (Xcelera) to prevent billing and reporting delays.
• Ensures required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials of Pediatric Sonographer II staff and self are current.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED