Ultrasound Technologist

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist Associate performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures and provides clinical services in accordance with radiology and imaging practice standards. The role requires knowledge and skill in using ultrasound equipment and carrying out protocols and procedures, as well as technical proficiency in producing high-quality examinations within the appropriate time frame. The technologist performs technical aspects of diagnostic ultrasound, observes patient vital signs, monitors attached medical equipment, and reviews physician orders with the Radiologist to support appropriate examinations and diagnostic results. The role also involves communicating with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, explaining procedures, and providing care consistent with department and hospital policies. The position includes inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment and work areas; troubleshooting malfunctions; monitoring supplies; maintaining sterile and aseptic techniques; and following body substance isolation policies. The technologist also completes required documentation and clerical tasks and inputs and verifies data in PACS/RIS.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification (CPR, BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
For CHNOLA and WJMC locations only: ARRT, ARDMS, SDMS, or CCI registration, or registry eligibility; the national registry must be completed within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform technical aspects of diagnostic ultrasound and produce quality images of internal organs.
Observe and monitor patients’ vital signs.
Monitor medical equipment attached to patients during radiographic procedures.
Review physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the appropriate examination and diagnostic results are obtained.
Use PACS with satisfactory working knowledge.
Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent while supporting the performance and interpretation of examinations.
Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and encourage cooperation.
Maintain equipment, examination rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
Inspect the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions immediately.
Check stock levels and support supply maintenance and utilization.
Clean and disinfect equipment.
Maintain proper sterile technique and practice aseptic techniques.
Follow hospital body substance isolation policy.
Accurately and legibly record required information on requisitions.
Perform routine clerical duties as assigned.
Input and verify that all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.