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Sonographer

Ochsner Health System

Slidell, LA
21 days ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Sonographer, where you will perform advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures and mentor junior staff. Make a significant impact in patient care while working with a dedicated team committed to healing and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures
  • Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students
  • Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
  • Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
  • Operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol
  • Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality
  • Completes quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Facilitates departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)
  • Adapts behavior to specific patient populations

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or registry eligible (required within 1 year of hire)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of sonographer experience
  • Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need

Benefits & Perks

$20K Sign On Bonus