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    Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Metairie, United States - LCMC Health

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    Your job is more than a job.

    The human heart is a fascinating engine which is probably the reason you're a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist. Right? Chambers, valves and blood vessels, oh my.

    It's the yellow brick road of life and you get to peak behind the curtain of this amazing wizardry of the circulatory system using your expertise in echocardiograms, sonograms, or ultrasounds, whichever term you prefer.

    You create the heart images that could hold the answer to your patient's diagnosis. At LCMC Health, we call you a difference maker.


    As a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist, your knowledge of physics and instrumentation, cardiac anatomy and physiology, vascular anatomy and physiology, general medical terminology and an understanding of the nomenclature of a physician's orders is integral.

    If improving lives and amplifying your impact gets your blood going, we'd love to learn your recipe for enthusiasm and dedication.


    Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, and your personality, all of it adds up to you.

    And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this specialized cardiac imaging role.

    Your Everyday


    Perform diagnostic quality echocardiograms with a thorough interrogation of normal and abnormal cardiac and extracardiac anatomy on patients of all ages, from newborn to adult, provide data/results and complete preliminary report with minimal supervision.

    Demonstrate proficient technical skills and knowledge in use of all ultrasound/sonography equipment, protocols, procedures and producing quality imaging.

    Prepare and review procedure with patient to educate, ease anxiety, answer questions and address concerns to ensure patient cooperation.

    Perform all quantitative measurements from M-Mode, 2D and doppler studies.

    Assist the healthcare practitioner with transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic studies.

    Recognize all simple congenital heart defects and most complex congenital heart defects independently.

    Perform fetal echocardiograms as required.

    Assist with special projects, policies and procedures and performance improvement as requested.

    Maintain inventory of supplies and orders as needed.


    Identify and evaluate indications and limitations of exams and procedures, evaluate new equipment, and make recommendations for improvement or actions.

    Ensure the safety of the patients and employees.

    Order inventory specific supplies needed to perform duties and stock necessary supplies

    Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

    The Must-Haves


    Minimum:


    Registered through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a medical sonographer or cardiac sonographer.

    Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification


    WORK SHIFT:
    Days (United States of America)

    LCMC Health is a community.

    Our people make health happen.

    While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

    Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

    About East Jefferson General Hospital


    East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.

    And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential.

    Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

    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
    You are welcome here.

    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.


    The above job summary 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.

    Simple things make the difference.


    • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
    • To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
    • To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
    • To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.


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