Sonographer Specialist - Echo and Vascular

Ochsner Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA, seeks a Sonographer Specialist - Echo and Vascular to perform advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures and mentor staff. You will lead departmental programs and supervise in the team leader's absence, with RDMS certification and CAHEA-approved training required.

A 5-year ultrasound background and BLS are expected. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care, education, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHEA approved diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Minimum 5 years of sonographer experience.
• RDMS certification; advanced specialty certification as needed.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the physician order and procedure for accuracy.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to complete imaging per protocol.
• Reviews images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Leads departmental programs, protocol development and quality initiatives.
• Mentors junior staff and assists in orientation and training.
• Supports safety, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal written communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

CAHEA approved diagnostic sonography program

RDMS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Radiology Information System

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Sonographer Specialist - Echo and Vascular

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Leads departmental programs and is a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, and assumes routine supervisory duties in the absence of the team leader.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Leads departmental programs and is a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, and assumes routine supervisory duties in the absence of the team leader.

Sign-On Bonus Available
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Referral Bonus Available
Up to $5,000 referral bonus available to eligible candidates!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography.

Work Experience

Required -5 years of sonographer experience.

Certifications

Required -Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).

Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• 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.

• Leads departmental programs, protocol development, system standardization, competency validation, safety programs, accreditation, and quality/efficiency initiatives.

• Assists in the orientation and training of junior staff; provides feedback to annual staff evaluations.

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer 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 demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routine require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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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.