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LCMC Health · 4 months ago

Cardiac Ultrasound Tech Associate PRN

East Jefferson General Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate is responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations, assisting physicians, and ensuring patient safety and departmental responsibilities are met.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms and vascular studies within the scope training and experience

Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormalities

Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations

Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and stress echocardiograms

Maintains records of all procedures performed and archives patient examinations

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly

Inspects the ultrasound equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively

Reports any malfunctions through the proper reporting method in a timely manner

Identifies the patient and procedure to be performed in accordance with the JCAHO standards

Examines rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained between patients

Monitors and notifies the proper personnel when supplies are needed

Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures

Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided

Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the Sonography area/department

Qualification

EchocardiogramsUltrasound physicsRegistered Diagnostic Medical SonographerBasic Life SupportCardiac anatomyVascular anatomyData entry skillsManual dexterityAnalytical skills

Required

Eligible for registry with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, general medical terminology and an understanding of the nomenclature of physicians' orders

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 are needed, and analytical skills are required to determine job priorities, multi-task and work independently

National Registry - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/RCVT/RVT or RVS/RCS within six months of hire

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

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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