Cardiac Sonographer – Kenner/Laplace/Luling – PRN [15h Left] Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Job Description:

We’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 thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job providesindividualized, direct patient care of assigned patients byperforming a variety of sonographic procedures and/or tests, notlimited to electrocardiograms and associated stress tests,echocardiograms to include 2D/M Mode, Doppler and Color Flowimaging, Exercise Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Compileshistory and diagnostic information from the examination, andpresenting the preliminary sonographic findings. Provides thehighest quality personalized patient care and maintains a positivework relationship with the health care team. Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required
• None.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Certifications Required

• Active RDCS registry through ARDMSCredentialing Agency or RCS registry through CCI CredentialingAgency within 6 months of completing the required 12 month clinicalexperience period. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American HeartAssociation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• Generalknowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamicsof blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Abilityto preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationallypublished criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians withinterventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Abilityto provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent withthe patient’s age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and otherspecial consideration.
• Proficiency in using computers, software,and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills and ability to present information clearly andprofessionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to workefficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work with andmaintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be self-directed andfunction without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness tohave and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may requireflexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays,extended shifts, etc.). Job Duties
• Prepares, instructs, andeducates patient on procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Documents and keeps records.
• Prepares work area.
• Effectivelyplans, organizes, and displays good judgment and decision making.
• Maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge,technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapts behavior tothe 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 otherrelated duties as required.

The above statements describe thegeneral nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustivelist of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Otherduties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Theemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Very Heavy Work

• Exerting in excess of 100pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds offorce frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Heavy Work. (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirementsare in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weightlifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

LightWork:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significantdegree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time butentails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailingthe constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though theweight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stressand strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in anindustrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a workereven though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Dutiesperformed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid andtissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in anarea where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/orworks with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicablediseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? ApplyToday! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicantuntil they have formally applied to the open position on thiscareers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from thefollowing areas are not eligible for remote work position:

Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewJersey, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Healthendeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you wouldlike to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, orif 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 informationis for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquireabout the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to any legally protected class, includingprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities.