Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,257 per week

talent4health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for Covington, Louisiana. This 13-week assignment runs 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts, 8 PM to 7 AM, on a 7 on/7 off rotation, with potential float to other SMH campuses.

You will perform abdominal, OB/Gyn, and vascular imaging under radiology supervision and support radiologists with preliminary reads. Required are ARDMS, RVT within 2 years, BLS, CAHEA-approved program, and 2 years of sonography plus Maternal Fetal Medicine

Qualifications

• 2 years of sonographer experience
• Maternal Fetal Medicine experience
• CAHEA approved formal training in diagnostic medical sonography
• ARDMS certification in Abdominal and OB-Gyn ultrasound or Cardiac
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• RVT certification within two years of hire
• MFM preferred
• Able to work 7 on/7 off nights 8 PM–7 AM with 36–48 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Independently operate imaging equipment per protocol.
• Review images for diagnostic quality.
• Perform QA and regulatory compliance tasks.
• Assist in department operations and scheduling.
• Adapt communication for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Sonography experience

Good communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

CAHEA-approved diagnostic sonography program

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Covington, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Covington, Louisiana.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

start date flexible Nov/Dec any Ochsner

The position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, working 12-hour night shifts from 8 PM to 7 AM. Your schedule will rotate across Sunday–Saturday workweeks, so your hours will vary between 36 hours in one workweek and 48 hours in the next. The specific working days may vary depending on the rotation; for example Thursday through Saturday, followed by Monday through Thursday

Departments : Radiology Ultrasonography

Worker Group : Allied

Job Title : Ultrasound / Sono Tech

Specialty : Ultrasound Tech

Work Experience

Required - 2 years of sonographer experience.

Required - Maternal Fetal Medicine experience

Certifications

Required -Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

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

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

Preferred - MFM

Ultrasound tech needed for 8p-7am, Sunday-Saturday, 7 on/7 off, no on call, and may be asked to float to another SMH campus as needed.

Added on call and float information.

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.

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 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).

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.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behaviour 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 routinely 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,

The position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, working 12-hour night shifts from 8 PM to 7 AM. Your schedule will rotate across Sunday–Saturday workweeks, so your hours will vary between 36 hours in one workweek and 48 hours in the next. The specific working days may vary depending on the rotation; for example Thursday through Saturday, followed by Monday through Thursday

About Talent4Health

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