Cardiac Sonographer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing echocardiograms and other diagnostic procedures to help diagnose and treat patients with cardiac conditions.

• Perform echocardiograms and other diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac function and diagnose cardiac conditions
• Compile and document patient history and diagnostic information
• Present preliminary sonographic findings to healthcare team
• Provide high-quality patient care and maintain a positive work relationship with the healthcare team

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 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

• 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound

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.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.