Echo Sonographer - Pediatric Hospital & Clinic - Weekend PRN

Echo Sonographer - Pediatric Hospital & Clinic - Weekend PRN Join to apply for the Echo Sonographer - Pediatric Hospital & Clinic - Weekend PRN role at Ochsner Children's 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants 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 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 make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This position provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures and/or tests, including electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms (2D/M Mode, Doppler and Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo, and Dobutamine Stress Echo). The role involves compiling history and diagnostic information from examinations, presenting preliminary sonographic findings, and maintaining the highest quality personalized patient care while fostering a positive work relationship with the health‑care team. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education & Experience Required – High school diploma or equivalent Required – None for work experience Preferred – 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound Certifications Required – Active RDCS registry through ARDMS Credentialing Agency or 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) 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 considerations. 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 nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.). Job Duties Prepares, instructs, and educates patient 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 respecting privacy, introducing services appropriately, communicating effectively, and requesting permissions. 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, and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns. We are 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. Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements exceed those for Heavy Work. (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. 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, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for a remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. 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