Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech / Ultrasound Tech

The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing all diagnostic procedures related to Ultrasound. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce images according to established policies of the department and hospital. Responsible for educational presentations to physicians and technical staff. 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. Assists the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.Applies organizational skills toward testing of both inpatients as well as outpatients:Completes a preliminary report on all tests performed for physician review.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.May perform and assist with data collection necessary for research projects and performance improvement.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRegistered 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 ProviderWORK 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 extraordinary.Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care. Your extras• Deliver healthcare with heart.• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.• 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.LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.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.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 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.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.JR Profession: Clinical Care & Support