Women's Health Sonographer

JOB DESCRIPTION

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, 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’remore than your job. Everyone is. Andthat’swhat makes you great at your job all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make youyou.

At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. Andwe’vebuilt a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.

You’llsee 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, andyou’llfind 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 ProviderRequiredIssuer : American Heart AssociationLicensure Speciality : Training CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographerRequiredIssuer : American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)Licensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Registered Vascular TechnologistRequiredIssuer : American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)Licensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Registered Pediatric Sonography RequiredIssuer : American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)Licensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Radiography CertificationRequiredIssuer : American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistLicensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Vascular Sonography CertificationRequiredIssuer : American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistLicensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Registered Cardiac SonographerRequiredIssuer : Cardiovascular Credentialing InstituteLicensure Speciality : CertificationEntity :
• Certification Name : Radiology TechnicianRequiredIssuer : Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of ExaminersLicensure Speciality : LicensureEntity :

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.