Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging Pro

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer to perform high quality echo-cardiograms and vascular studies for inpatients and outpatients. The role reports to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and requires ARDMS/CCI registration, CPR, and excellent patient communication.

Responsibilities include acquiring quality images, following ASE guidelines, coordinating with cardiology, and documenting data for PACS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; graduate of an approved Ultrasound school.
• Registered Cardiac and Vascular Registry through ARDMS or CCI.
• CPR certification.
• Computer skills.
• Ultrasound machines and scanning skills.
• Reads, writes and speaks English; communicates with patients and staff; basic math skills.
• Emotional stability, resilience, adaptability; leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality diagnostic echo-cardiograms for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs high quality peripheral vascular studies for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs and processes ultrasound studies in cardiac and vascular imaging with timely, high-quality results.
• Implement procedures, protocols, standards and ASE guidelines under supervision of cardiologist.
• Gathers, sends and interprets clinical data to cardiology PACS system.
• Documents legibly and charges daily procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Emotional stability

Adaptability

Leadership

Computer skills

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ultrasound school graduate

ARDMS or CCI registration

CPR certification

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer to perform high quality echo-cardiograms and vascular studies for inpatients and outpatients. The role reports to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and requires ARDMS/CCI registration, CPR, and excellent patient communication.

Responsibilities include acquiring quality images, following ASE guidelines, coordinating with cardiology, and documenting data for PACS.