Registered Cardiac Sonographer (Part Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Cardiac Sonographer to perform high quality diagnostic echocardiograms for our outpatient population. The role involves peripheral vascular studies and close collaboration with cardiology to ensure timely, accurate imaging and data transmission.

Ideal candidates are graduates of approved ultrasound programs, CPR certified, and either ARDMS/CCI registered or registry-eligible.

Qualifikationen

• High School graduate or GED; graduate of an approved Ultrasound program.
• Registered or Registry eligible Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Computer skills.
• Ultrasound machines and scanning skills.

Aufgaben

• Performs high quality peripheral vascular studies for outpatients.
• Performs high quality echocardiograms for outpatients.
• Processes ultrasound studies resulting in high quality images in a timely and efficient manner.
• Is knowledgeable of and implements procedures, protocols, standards and guidelines under ASE and the supervision of the cardiologist.
• Gathers, sends and interprets clinical data as assigned per doctors’ orders to cardiology PAC system.
• Documents legibly and charge daily procedures.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Echocardiography

Peripheral vascular studies

CPR

Computer skills

Ultrasound scanning

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an approved Ultrasound school

ARDMS or CCI certification preferred

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Jobbeschreibung

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs high quality diagnostic echocardiograms for outpatients.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs high quality peripheral vascular studies for outpatients.
• Performs high quality echocardiograms for outpatients.
• Processes ultrasound studies resulting in high quality images in a timely and efficient manner.
• Is knowledgeable of and implements procedures, protocols, standards and guidelines under ASE and the supervision of the cardiologist.
• Gathers, sends and interprets clinical data as assigned per doctors’ orders to cardiology PAC system.
• Documents legibly and charge daily procedures.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or GED Equivalent; graduate of an approved Ultrasound school.
• Registered or Registry eligible Cardiac Sonographer either through ARDMS or CCI preferred.
• CPR
• Computer skills.
• Ultrasound machines and scanning skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.