Ultrasound Technologist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

37d

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. Sign on Bonus Available! Various shifts considered! LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
Eligible for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Responsibilities

Performs the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound and produces images of internal organs displaying quality and proficiency.
Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.
Reviews physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS.
Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient. optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately.
Checks stock supply levels and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
Cleans and disinfects equipment.
Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures and practices aseptic techniques.
Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation strictly.
Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.