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Sonographer - New Grad - All Locations

Ochsner Health System

Chalmette, LA
22 days ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Sonographer - New Grad, where you'll perform advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures and mentor junior staff. Make a difference in patient care while working in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
  • Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care
  • Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
  • Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol
  • Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards
  • Completes timely quality control procedures
  • Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population
  • Performs other related duties as required

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