Women's Health Sonographer

LCMC Health

We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why a Great Place to Work:

You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

Essential Functions:

GENERAL DUTIES

• Provides clinical services according to Radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:

• Performs complex 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.

optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.

• Explains procedure to patients/families, answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.

• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, work areas in a neat and safe condition. 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, verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.

• Provides educational guidance, presentations to physicians and other technical staff.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 3 years of Ultrasound Technology experience in a clinical/hospital setting required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound Technology, Clinical Radiology, or equivalent.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Registered Vascular Technologist

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Registered Pediatric Sonography

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Vascular Sonography Certification

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Registered Cardiac Sonographer

• Required

• Issuer: Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity:

• Certification Name: Radiology Technician

• Required

• Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

• Licensure Speciality: Licensure

• Entity:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical laboratory testing techniques.

• Knowledge of standard phlebotomy, skin puncture techniques, appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.

• Ability to perform routine medical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis.

• Accurately complete and maintain patient documents and records, ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 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.

Application for Employment

It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children's Medical Center, Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.

Instructions to Applicant

1.You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.

2.The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.

3.If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.