Sonographer- St. Charles Parish Hospital- PRN

Job title: Sonographer- St. Charles Parish Hospital- PRN in Luling, LA - New Orleans, LA at Slidell Memorial Hospital Company: Slidell Memorial Hospital Job description: We've made a lot of reputed company since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, reputed company, educate, and innovate. We reputed company 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 reputed company a difference at reputed company and discover your future today!In collaboration with staff radiologists, this job independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and reputed company.To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, reputed company, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company qualified individuals with disabilities to reputed company 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 reputed company-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.EducationRequired - Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography.Work ExperienceRequired - None.Preferred - 2 years of sonographer experience.CertificationsRequired - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or registry eligible (required reputed company 1 year of hire).Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need.Basic Life Support (BLS) from the reputed company.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 processKnowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas and ability to reputed company 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 DutiesVerifies 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 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 reputed company duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of reputed company required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on reputed company federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with reputed company 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 reputed company or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-reputed company concerns. 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