Echo Sonographer - PRN
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Kenner
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
This job provides individualized, direct patient care of
assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures
and/or tests, not limited to electrocardiograms and associated
stress tests, echocardiograms to include 2D/M Mode, Doppler and
Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress
Echo. Compiles history and diagnostic information from the
examination, and presenting the preliminary sonographic findings.
Provides the highest quality personalized patient care and
maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team.
EducationRequired - High school diploma or equivalent. Work
ExperienceRequired - None.Preferred - 1 year of experience in
cardiac ultrasound. CertificationsRequired - 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(KSAs)General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and
the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the 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 consideration.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.). Job DutiesPrepares, 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 but not limited to: respect for privacy,
method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of
services or procedures to be performed, 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 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. Physical
and Environmental DemandsThe physical essential functions of this
job include (but are not limited to) the following:-- ---
-Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects;
occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand
requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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