Echo Sonographer - OLGMC - full time

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health Lafayette is seeking an experienced ultrasound professional to perform a range of cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2D/M-mode imaging, Doppler, and stress echo. You will gather patient history, document findings, and provide high-quality care while coordinating with physicians and the health care team.

The role requires RDCS or RCS certification within 6 months of completing the 12-month clinical experience period and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• RDCS or RCS certification within 6 months of completing required 12 month clinical experience period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic sonographic procedures including ECG and stress tests.
• Compiles history and diagnostic information from examinations and presents preliminary findings.
• Maintains quality patient care and collaborates with health care team.
• Performs procedures and documents results; prepares work area.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Adapts to flexible schedules (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Doppler physics

Interventional guidance

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures and/or tests, not limited to electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms to include 2D/M Mode, Doppler and Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Compiles history and diagnostic information from the examination, and presenting the preliminary sonographic findings. Provides the highest quality personalized patient care and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - None.
• Preferred - 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Certifications

• Required - A ctive RDCS registry through ARDMS Credentialing Agency or RCS registry through CCI Credentialing Agency within 6 months of completing the required 12 month clinical experience period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be self-directed and function without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).

Job Duties

• Prepares, instructs, and educates patient on procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Documents and keeps records.
• Prepares work area.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and displays good judgment and decision making.
• Maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.