Ultrasound Technologist

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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

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.

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(s):

• 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, 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.

MUST HAVES

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate combination of education and work experience is required:

• 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:

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

Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie

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.

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