Sonographer Pediatric Cardiology

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Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove

Full time Days

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Education

Required -High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required -3 years of experience in pediatric echo.

Preferred - Fetal echo experience.

Certifications

Required -Certification from The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
OR

certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International in Adult and Pediatric Echo

OR

registry eligible in both adult and pediatric echo.

Registry eligible candidates must become registered within 3 years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

• 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 pediatric cardiologist and attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

• Knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the fetal heart in order to perform fetal cardiac ultrasounds.

• Ability to obtain pertinent fetal cardiac measurements and perform cardiac and fetal ultrasounds under minimal supervision and guidance.

• Working knowledge of the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and billing system and ability to properly use and maintainthe Echo Reporting (Xcelera) system Echo equipment and probes in the ultrasound lab.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7 weekend holiday on call availability)

Job Duties

• Performs pediatric cardiac and fetal ultrasound procedures.

• Identifies patient with 100% accuracy introduces self to patient and explains the procedure.

• Ensures that ultrasound equipment and the Echo Reporting (Xcelera) system are maintained in optimum condition.

• Accurately logs patient and charge information into the OCW Mainframe and Echo Reporting (Xcelera) to prevent billing and reporting delays.

• Ensures required clinical knowledge technical skills training and credentials of Pediatric Sonographer II staff and self are current.

• 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.

This 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 Demands
The 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.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (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.

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