Ultrasound Technologist

100 LCMC Health; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonography professional to perform ultrasound examinations, ensure image quality, and monitor patient status in a hospital setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program (or RDMS) and ARRT/ARDMS certifications, with meticulous attention to patient safety and data management in PACS/RIS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or RDMS Credential or military training.

Responsibilities

• Performs the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound and produces images of internal organs displaying quality and proficiency.
• Observes and monitors patient’s vital signs.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Inputs and verifies data in PACS/RIS and maintains records accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Patient care

PACS knowledge

Communication with patients

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program graduate

Tools

PACS/RIS

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES

Provides clinical services according to Radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Performs the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound and produces images of internal organs displaying quality and proficiency. Observes and monitors patient’s vital signs. Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure. Reviews physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required. Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS. Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the patient: Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient while optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees: Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately. Checks stock supply levels and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization. Cleans and disinfects equipment. Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements: Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures and practices aseptic techniques. Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation strictly. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations: Consistently, accurately, and legibly records the required information on the requisition. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.

MUST HAVES EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or RDMS Credential or (including training from United States Armed Forces).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association. Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Society of medical Sonography (SDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America)

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Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

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.

About LCMC Health One‑of‑a‑kind care comes from one‑of‑a‑kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra‑extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.