Cardiac Ultrasonographer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiology Ultrasonographer

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Job Description

• Perform Cardiac Echocardiograms for Pediatric, Neonates, and Adults.
• Specialty: Ultrasonographer with focus on Cardiology.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Ultrasonographer (Cardiology)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for specialty roles unless otherwise specified. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (AHA or ARC only)
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• FMOLHS American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography Registry
• FMOLHS 1 Specialty Registries
• ACLS (AHA Only)

Required Licenses & Verifications

• Active professional license(s) for Louisiana (and Mississippi if applicable).
• Primary source verification of license/certification within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or exemption accepted)
• MMR (2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement)
• Fit Test (N95 mask fit within 1 year, updated annually)
• Hepatitis B (3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signatures)
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal, medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• TB Test (negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step skin test; if positive, MD note or treatment proof required)
• Health Statement (signed within 1 year, stating ability to work without restrictions)
• Varicella (2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement)
• Tdap (vaccination within past 10 years or declination with signatures)
• Annual TB Questionnaire (within 6 months of start, with evaluation and treatment documentation if positive)
• FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision (Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year)

Background & Screening Requirements

• FMOLHS Resume/Profile submission required.
• Criminal Background Check (county and national, including NSO, OFAC, OIG, SAM) within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug Screen (10 panel, negative within 30 days prior to start).
• FMOLHS Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually).
• FMOLHS Competency Exam (passing score 80%+, within 1 year).
• FMOLHS Core Competencies (HIPAA, Safety, Infection Control, etc., updated annually).
• FMOLHS Badge Photo (neutral background, JPEG).
• FMOLHS Contract Annual Education Packet.

Additional Notes

• Must meet all credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to start.
• Contract length is approximately 7 weeks.
• Position requires working with a diverse patient population including pediatric, neonatal, and adult cardiac patients.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cardiology Ultrasonographer position.