LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana\'s first freestanding children\'s hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.
Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children\'s Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
About NOEH
New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH) is a 60-bed acute care facility and we are growing quickly as part of the LCMC Healthcare system. NOEH services include emergency services, preventive diagnostics, surgical care, cardiology, rehabilitation, imaging, orthopedics, stroke care and more. NOEH also has on-site outpatient physician clinics and a Diabetes Center for the convenience of our patients and staff. Our culture is "True New Orleans" as our CEO was born and raised in our great city.
The hospital has easy access to I-10 and offers plenty of FREE parking. Our full-time employee benefits include up to 176 hours of Paid Time Off each year, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-term and short-term disability coverage, and 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions to our 403(b) Retirement Plan.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Why a Great Place to Work:
You\xe2\x80\x99re more than your job. Everyone is. And that\xe2\x80\x99s what makes you great at your job\xe2\x80\x94all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we\xe2\x80\x99ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You\xe2\x80\x99ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Ultrasound Technologist Associate is responsible for performing all diagnostic procedures related to Ultrasound. Provides clinical services according to radiology/imaging practice standards. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all ultrasound equipment and performance of all protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure.
Provides clinical services according to Radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:
Performs the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound and produces images of internal organs displaying quality and proficiency.
Observes and monitors patient\'s vital signs.
Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.
Reviews physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS.
Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the patient:
Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately.
Checks stock supply levels and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
Cleans and disinfects equipment.
Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:
Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures and practices aseptic techniques.
Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation strictly.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:
Consistently, accurately, and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.
Position Summary:
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