Sonographer

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•Metairie, LA

49d

About The Position

The Sonographer is responsible for client medical services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and associated documentation. This position reports to the Program Director of Pregnancy and Adoption Patient Care & Preparation: Review patient medical history, explain procedures, answer questions, and position patients comfortably for scanning. Imaging Procedures: Operate ultrasound transducers to capture high-quality images of internal organs, tissues, or blood flow. Diagnostic Analysis: Identify normal vs. abnormal imaging results and provide a summary of findings to physicians. Equipment Maintenance: Clean, sanitize, and perform maintenance on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper functioning. Documentation: Record findings and maintain accurate patient records, adhering to confidentiality protocols. Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patient care Provides all client services in a professional, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner based on the individual client's needs and in accordance with CCANO's mission, philosophy, policies. Client services include ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, education on pregnancy-related options and Medicaid applications. Participates in annual training as required, including RDMS certification requirements and Medicaid Application Representative Certification training. The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer At the CCANO , we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCANO expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of CCANO employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The CCANO complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCANO has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Active license to practice as an RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer).
Correctable vision required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years' experience in a clinical medical practice or hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient medical history, explain procedures, answer questions, and position patients comfortably for scanning.
Operate ultrasound transducers to capture high-quality images of internal organs, tissues, or blood flow.
Identify normal vs. abnormal imaging results and provide a summary of findings to physicians.
Clean, sanitize, and perform maintenance on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Record findings and maintain accurate patient records, adhering to confidentiality protocols.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patient care
Provides all client services in a professional, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner based on the individual client's needs and in accordance with CCANO's mission, philosophy, policies.
Client services include ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, education on pregnancy-related options and Medicaid applications.
Participates in annual training as required, including RDMS certification requirements and Medicaid Application Representative Certification training.