Cardiac Ultrasound Tech Associate

Your job is more than a job. The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate provides patient care in the course of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations and/or studies under the direction of the leadership and under appropriate supervision. GENERAL DUTIES Demonstrates proficiency and quality in performing the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound with and according to department policy and procedure: Performs echocardiograms and vascular studies within the scope training and experience. Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormalities. Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations. Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and stress echocardiograms. Maintains records of all procedures performed and archives patient examinations. Patient Safety: Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects the ultrasound equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively. Reports any malfunctions through the proper reporting method in a timely manner. Identifies the patient and procedure to be performed in accordance with the JCAHO standards. Departmental Responsibilities: Examines rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained between patients. Monitors and notifies the proper personnel when supplies are needed. Customer Service: Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures. Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided. Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the Sonography area/department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Eligible for registry with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association 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. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.    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.   •…