Diagnostic Sonographer & Mentor - Advanced Ultrasound

Ochsner Health; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to collaborate with staff radiologists, performing advanced ultrasound procedures and acting as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

You will verify physician orders, operate imaging equipment per protocol, ensure diagnostic quality, support departmental operations, and adapt explanations for diverse patient populations while following safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography.
• RDMS or registry-eligible within 1 year of hire.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred 2 years of sonographer experience.

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.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Anatomy knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to collaborate with staff radiologists, performing advanced ultrasound procedures and acting as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

You will verify physician orders, operate imaging equipment per protocol, ensure diagnostic quality, support departmental operations, and adapt explanations for diverse patient populations while following safety and compliance standards.