Cardiac Sonographer - Kenner​/Laplace​/Luling - PRN

Overview

At Ochsner Health, provide individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures and tests, including electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms (2D/M Mode, Doppler and Color Flow imaging), Exercise Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Compile history and diagnostic information from the examination and present preliminary sonographic findings. Maintain the highest quality personalized patient care and a positive working relationship with the health care team.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Required – None.

Preferred – 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Required – Active RDCS registry through ARDMS Credentialing Agency or RCS registry through CCI Credentialing Agency within 6 months of completing the required 12 month clinical experience period. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to various disease states.
• Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be self-directed and function without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).

• Prepares, instructs, and educates patient on procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Documents and keeps records.
• Prepares work area.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and displays good judgment and decision making.
• Maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy, introduction method, explanation of services, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3…