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 East Jefferson

East Jefferson General Hospital has an enduring legacy of expert community care and treating patients like people. We opened our doors in 1971 and in 2020 joined LCMC Health. Together we are creating a better healthcare experience for everyone on the East Bank and beyond. The 420-bed hospital has received many awards and recognitions including accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. East Jefferson is also Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet hospital and the only Louisiana hospital to have earned Magnet recognition 5 times for nursing excellence. We are proud to be part of the LCMC Health system and continue to build our heritage of leading community care with the best resources, support, and services possible.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all 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’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll 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’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

GENERAL DUTIES

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

Eligible for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.

Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.