Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Orleans seeks a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate to perform echocardiograms and vascular studies, assist physicians, and maintain ultrasound equipment. Candidates should be eligible for registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and hold Basic Life Support certification. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality service, ensuring a high standard of care. Days shift available in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registry with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and vascular studies.
• Assist physicians with echocardiograms and maintain records.
• Operate and inspect ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation

Knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology

Ability to locate anatomic landmarks

Basic computer and data entry skills

Analytical skills

Education

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification

Eligible for registry with ARDMS or CCI

Job description

Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate

Join LCMC Health as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate.

General Duties

• Perform echocardiograms and vascular studies within scope of training and experience.
• Expand scope of examination when abnormalities are identified.
• Select appropriate transducers and settings for examinations.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
• Maintain records of all procedures performed and archive patient examinations.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Inspect ultrasound equipment daily; report malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Identify patients and procedures in accordance with JCAHO standards.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained between patients.
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.
• Prepare preliminary reports and contact referring physicians as required.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the sonography area/department.

Patient Safety

• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Inspect ultrasound equipment daily to ensure proper operation.
• Report any malfunctions promptly through the proper reporting method.
• Identify the patient and procedure in accordance with JCAHO standards.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Examine rooms and equipment for cleanliness and maintenance between patients.
• Monitor and notify proper personnel when supplies are needed.

Customer Service

• Prepare preliminary reports and contact referring physicians when required.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the sonography area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology, general medical terminology, and physician orders nomenclature.
• 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; analytical skills to determine job priorities, multitask, and work independently.
• National Registry – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RCVT/RVT) or RVS/RCS within six months of hire.

Required for Manning Family

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Eligible for registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute.
• Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or as a Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.