Sonographer - Chabert - full time

Ochsner Health; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a radiologist in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will compile patient history and imaging data and provide preliminary findings to the Radiologist for review.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate equipment, ensuring proper setup, maintaining equipment calibration, and delivering professional communication with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ARDMS abdominal/OB-Gyn or cardiac certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• RVT certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant information from patient, chart, and care team.
• Select equipment and set-up per procedure protocol.
• Prepare and set up ultrasound equipment and transducers.
• Ensure equipment calibration per protocol and manufacturer guidelines.
• Communicate preliminary findings to radiologist.

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ARDMS Abdominal/OB-Gyn or Cardiac

BLS (AHA)

RVT certification within 2 years

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job performs various diagnostic ultrasound examinations under the direction of a radiologist in the outpatient and inpatient environment. Compiles history and diagnostic information from the Ultrasound examination and presents the Radiologist with preliminary sonographic findings.

Education

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

Required – Certification by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the areas of Abdominal and OB‑Gyn ultrasound or Cardiac Sonography

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification within two years of hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Knowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas to perform abdominal ultrasound and the pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis

Job Duties

• Utilizes consistent techniques to accurately gather relevant information from the patient, medical record, significant others and health care providers.
• Selects appropriate equipment and set-up based on procedure protocol, specifications and standards.
• Selects, prepares and sets up ultrasound equipment and supplies including transducers.
• Performs timely and appropriate inspections to ensure equipment is properly calibrated in accordance with manufacturer and/or department protocol and guidelines.
• Corrects persistent coding issues with referring providers and departments.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional development and learning map.
• 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.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.