100 LCMC Health
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - "New Rates!"
100 LCMC Health, Metairie, Louisiana, us, 70011
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - "New Rates!"Apply locations: East Jefferson General Hospital
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR100995
Your job is more than a job.
The human heart is a fascinating engine, which is probably the reason you’re a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist. Chambers, valves, and blood vessels, oh my. You create the heart images that could hold the answer to your patient’s diagnosis. At LCMC Health, we call you a difference maker.
As a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist, your knowledge of physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, and general medical terminology is integral. If improving lives and amplifying your impact gets your blood going, we’d love to learn your recipe for enthusiasm and dedication.
Your Everyday
Perform diagnostic quality echocardiograms with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult, provide data/results and complete preliminary report with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate proficient technical skills and knowledge in use of all ultrasound/sonography equipment, protocols, procedures, and producing quality imaging.
Prepare and review procedure with patient to educate, ease anxiety, answer questions and address concerns to ensure patient cooperation.
Perform all quantitative measurements from M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler studies.
Assist the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial, and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.
Recognize all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Perform fetal echocardiograms as required.
Assist with special projects, policies and procedures, and performance improvement as requested.
Maintain inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
Identify and evaluate indications and limitations of exams and procedures, evaluate new equipment, and make recommendations for improvement or actions.
Ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
Order inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties and stock necessary supplies.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
GENERAL DUTIES
Performs echocardiograms: Prepares the patient for testing, performs the appropriate test, and provides data/results to the cardiologist with minimal supervision.
Performs a diagnostic quality echocardiogram with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult.
Assists the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial, and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.
Recognizes all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Performs fetal echocardiograms as required.
Applies organizational skills toward testing of both inpatients as well as outpatients:
Completes a preliminary report on all tests performed for physician review.
Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
Orders inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties, orders necessary replacements and stocks necessary supplies.
Assists with special projects, policies and procedures, and performance improvement as requested.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures, and make recommendations for improvement.
Stocks linen and supplies. Ensures the room and equipment are clean and ready for use throughout the day.
Knowledge and Quality:
Maintains the necessary hours of continuing medical education per ARDMS and IAC requirements.
Performs and maintains quality control and preventative maintenance of the diagnostic equipment that meets manufacturer’s recommendations.
Engages in quality improvement activities of echocardiography studies in accordance with IAC standards.
Participates and attends in-services pertaining to cardiology.
Research and Precepting Participation:
May research, present, and participate in educational presentations as directed.
May perform and assist with data collection necessary for research projects and performance improvement.
Assists with precepting new staff members under general guidance.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
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.
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital , a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR100995
Your job is more than a job.
The human heart is a fascinating engine, which is probably the reason you’re a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist. Chambers, valves, and blood vessels, oh my. You create the heart images that could hold the answer to your patient’s diagnosis. At LCMC Health, we call you a difference maker.
As a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist, your knowledge of physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, and general medical terminology is integral. If improving lives and amplifying your impact gets your blood going, we’d love to learn your recipe for enthusiasm and dedication.
Your Everyday
Perform diagnostic quality echocardiograms with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult, provide data/results and complete preliminary report with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate proficient technical skills and knowledge in use of all ultrasound/sonography equipment, protocols, procedures, and producing quality imaging.
Prepare and review procedure with patient to educate, ease anxiety, answer questions and address concerns to ensure patient cooperation.
Perform all quantitative measurements from M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler studies.
Assist the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial, and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.
Recognize all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Perform fetal echocardiograms as required.
Assist with special projects, policies and procedures, and performance improvement as requested.
Maintain inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
Identify and evaluate indications and limitations of exams and procedures, evaluate new equipment, and make recommendations for improvement or actions.
Ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
Order inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties and stock necessary supplies.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
GENERAL DUTIES
Performs echocardiograms: Prepares the patient for testing, performs the appropriate test, and provides data/results to the cardiologist with minimal supervision.
Performs a diagnostic quality echocardiogram with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult.
Assists the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial, and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.
Recognizes all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.
Performs fetal echocardiograms as required.
Applies organizational skills toward testing of both inpatients as well as outpatients:
Completes a preliminary report on all tests performed for physician review.
Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
Orders inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties, orders necessary replacements and stocks necessary supplies.
Assists with special projects, policies and procedures, and performance improvement as requested.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures, and make recommendations for improvement.
Stocks linen and supplies. Ensures the room and equipment are clean and ready for use throughout the day.
Knowledge and Quality:
Maintains the necessary hours of continuing medical education per ARDMS and IAC requirements.
Performs and maintains quality control and preventative maintenance of the diagnostic equipment that meets manufacturer’s recommendations.
Engages in quality improvement activities of echocardiography studies in accordance with IAC standards.
Participates and attends in-services pertaining to cardiology.
Research and Precepting Participation:
May research, present, and participate in educational presentations as directed.
May perform and assist with data collection necessary for research projects and performance improvement.
Assists with precepting new staff members under general guidance.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
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.
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital , a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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