(Only 24h Left) Sonographer – Baton Rouge Hospital- PRN 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. Shift Call and Weekends EducationRequired

• Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training programin diagnostic 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.

Physical andEnvironmental Demands The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work

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

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Constantly:

activityor condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for SedentaryWork. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligibleamount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requireswalking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when itrequires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performedroutinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Theincumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be anoccupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Becausethe incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may beoccupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are youready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does notconsider an individual an applicant until they have formallyapplied to the open position on this careers website. Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position : Colorado, California, Hawaii,Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington,and WashingtonD.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to allusers. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibilityof our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org(mailto:careers@ochsner.org) . This contact information is foraccommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about thestatus of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.

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