Cardiac Sonographer - Kenner/River Parish/St. Charles Parish Hospital - PRN
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Kenner
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWe've made a lot of progress since opening the
doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to
serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every
award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is
because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At
Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those
who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a
difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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
Duties
- 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
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.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.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.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe
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 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties
performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and
tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area
where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works
with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may
be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable
diseases.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.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply
Today!Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant
until they have formally applied to the open position on this
careers website.Individuals who reside in and will work from the
following areas are not eligible for remote work position:
Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and Washington
D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all
users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility
of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the
application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center
at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This
contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot
be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are proud to
be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity
and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on
race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related
conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical
disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military
status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or
local law. These protections extend to applicants and all
employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and
its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more
information. Affirmative Action Policy Statement
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