Sonographer - Baton Rouge Hospital- PRN

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

240d • Remote

About The Position

In collaboration with staff radiologists, this job independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. Shift Call and Weekends.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and the pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

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

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 (including assisting radiologists in guided procedures in a variety of settings).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer.
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024.
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace.
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA.
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™.
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree