ChenMed

High-touch primary care for underserved seniors

Ultrasound Technologist Cardiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Orleans East Area, New Orleans, LA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
Customer service abilities, including effective listening skills, are required.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment are required.
Ability and willingness to travel locally or regionally up to 40% of the time is required.
Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients or equipment up to 50 pounds is required.
Graduation from an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology is required.
A minimum of 6 months of related work experience after internship or externship is required.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentials are required to perform echocardiograms.
Registration in the specific ultrasound modality performed, such as vascular or general ultrasound, is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures using prescribed and proper ultrasound techniques.
Generate diagnostic imaging using two-dimensional imaging, spectral and color flow Doppler, and other available imaging techniques, including echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and general ultrasound.
Select the appropriate transducer and adjust equipment to the examination requirements, including the organ being examined and depth of field.
Explain procedures to patients and address their concerns.
Enter test data and patient information into the computer to maintain test-result records.
Generate detailed preliminary reports of findings.
Communicate STAT findings according to organizational processes.
Obtain patient consent as needed and ensure documents are transferred to patient medical records.
Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided biopsies or invasive procedures.
Maintain equipment at least monthly according to manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
Monitor, record, and communicate utilization of computerized documentation systems as appropriate.
Apply knowledge of age-specific patient needs while performing duties.
Influence and create standard operating procedures for ultrasound best practices.
Provide a safe environment for administering contrast material.
Assist with transporting patients to and from the room.
Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.
Travel to different office locations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience after internship or externship is preferred.

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The Ultrasound Technologist is a certified medical professional responsible for helping doctors and other health professionals diagnose patients' ailments through the operation of special equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to record images of internal organs. The incumbent in this role works directly with patients and their families, doctors and other medical personnel in a dynamic and professional environment to provide the highest level of quality healthcare to all patients.

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed and proper methods of ultrasound techniques.
Generates and produce diagnostic imaging using two-dimensional imaging, spectral and color flow Doppler as well as any other available imaging techniques.
- Echocardiography/Cardiac Ultrasound
- Vascular Ultrasound
- General Ultrasound
Selects proper transducer and adjustment of equipment according to the needs required for proper diagnostic testing (subject organ(s) to be examined, depth of field, etc.) along with other requirements for proper and productive testing.
Explains the procedures to patients and address their concerns.
Keys test data and patient information into computer to maintain record of test results.
Generates detailed preliminary reports of findings.
Communicates STAT findings as detailed in organizational processes.
Consents patients as needed and ensures documents are transferred to patient’s medical records.
Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies and/or invasive procedures.
Maintains equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements and industry standards, at least once a month.
Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate the utilization of computerized documentation systems.
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Influences and create SOPs for Ultrasound best practices.
Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
Assists with transporting patients to and from room.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Travels to different office locations as needed.
Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Current Certification in Basic Life Support required
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 40% of the time
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

Graduate of an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology required
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field preferred
A minimum of 6 months of related work experience post internship/externship required
A minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/externship preferred Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required to perform Echo cardiograms
Must be registered in specific ultrasound modality they perform, e.g., vascular, general
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

PAY RANGE:

$31.0 - $44.36 Hourly

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

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About the Company

ChenMed

High-touch primary care for underserved seniors

ChenMed provides primary care for underserved, moderate-to-low-income seniors with complex chronic diseases through a network of 100+ centers across 15 states. Its high-touch, preventive primary care model emphasizes longer visits and closer patient relationships, enabled by a lower doctor-patient ratio and physician-led operations. This approach distinguishes it from typical primary care providers by offering more time per patient, personalized care, and a mission-driven culture. ChenMed aims to improve health outcomes and lives by delivering accessible, patient-centered care while transforming how care is delivered to needy seniors.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $300K
Headquarters: Miami Gardens, FL
Founded: 1985

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