Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

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.GENERAL DUTIESPerforms echocardiograms:Prepares the patient for testing, performs the appropriate test and provides data/results to the cardiologist with minimal supervision. Prepares a preliminary report for the reading physician as per schedule.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. Performs all quantitative measurements from M-Mode, 2D and doppler studies.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 is clean and ready for use throughout the day.Knowledge and Quality:Maintains the necessary hours of continuing medical education per ARDMS and IAC requirements. Attends echocardiography lab quality assurance reviews and catheterization conferences per quarter as needed to enhance knowledge and performance in regard to congenital heart disease.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 CERTIFICATIONSRegistered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.ARDMS pediatric registry or CCI congenital cardiac sonographer registry is required.(Required at Manning Family)American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care ProviderSKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, general medical terminology and an understanding of the nomenclature of physicians' orders.Ability to locate anatomic landmarks, use manual dexterity for proper probe placement and draw clinically relevant conclusions from raw data.Basic computer and data entry skills are needed. Analytical skills are required to determine job priorities. Multi-task and work independently.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 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 extraordinaryChildren’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 HospitalYour extrasDeliver 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 doYou 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. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. Job SummaryJob number: JR0032899Profession: Clinical Care & Support