? Apply in 3 Minutes: Sonographer – New Grad – All Locations Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

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, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned,every record broken and every patient helped is because of thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! In collaborationwith staff radiologists, this job independently performs advanceddiagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with prescribedsafety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor forjunior staff and students. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties. This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

• Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program indiagnostic medical sonography. Work Experience Required
• None.

Preferred

• 2 years of sonographer experience. CertificationsRequired
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) orregistry eligible (required within 1 year of hire).

Advancedcertification 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 usingcomputers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbaland written communication skills and ability to present informationclearly and professionally to varying levels of individualsthroughout the patient care process
• Knowledge of the anatomy ofthe liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, andpancreas and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and thepathology of these organs to provide radiologists with apreliminary 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.
• Usesradiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explainsprocedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independentlyoperates equipment to complete imaging procedure according toprotocol (including assisting radiologists in guided procedures ina variety of settings).
• Reviews patient images prior totransmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance withregulatory standards and performing notification/remediation aswarranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations(inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adaptsbehavior to the specific patient population, including but notlimited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Thisemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Medium Work

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantlyto move objects.

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Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 ormore of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements arein excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weightlifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

LightWork:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significantdegree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time butentails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailingthe constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though theweight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stressand strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in anindustrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a workereven though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Dutiesperformed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid andtissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in anarea where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/orworks with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicablediseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? ApplyToday! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicantuntil they have formally applied to the open position on thiscareers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from thefollowing areas are not eligible for remote work position:

Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewYork, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors tomake our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contactus regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need anaccommodation to complete the application process, please contactour HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1)or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is foraccommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about thestatus of applications. We are proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed tothe principles of equal employment opportunity and providing aworkplace that is free from discrimination based on anycharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. These protections extend to applicants and all employmentrelated decisions.