Echo Sonographer- Ochsner West Bank

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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 role provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures and/or tests, not limited to electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms to include 2D/M Mode, Doppler and Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress Echo. The job involves compiling history and diagnostic information from the examination and presenting preliminary sonographic findings while maintaining the highest quality personalized patient care and positive work relationships with the health care team.

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Required – None.

Preferred – 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Required – An active RDCS registry through ARDMS Credentialing Agency or an RCS registry through CCI Credentialing Agency within 6 months of completing the required 12‑month clinical experience period.

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

• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to various disease states.
• Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient’s age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration.
• 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 and ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be self‑directed and function without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require a flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts).

• Prepares, instructs, and educates patients on procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Documents and keeps records.
• Prepares work area.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and displays good judgment and decision making.
• Maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respecting privacy, introducing oneself to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and tailoring communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job demands include frequent and occasional handling of heavy objects (exceeding 100 pounds occasionally or 50 pounds frequently), repetitive tasks, and exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employees must remain knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure compliance with all such laws and standards. The employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and requires immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or concerns.

Ochsner Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…