Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,257 per week

Travel Ultrasound Technologist position in Covington, Louisiana (Ochsner facility). 13‑week assignment with a flexible start date in November or December 2026. The role follows a 7‑days‑on / 7‑days‑off rotation working 12‑hour night shifts (8 PM–7 AM), resulting in alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour workweeks across Sunday–Saturday schedules (e.g., Thursday–Saturday followed by Monday–Thursday). May require floating to another SMH campus; no on‑call requirement.

Schedule

• Shift: 12‑hour nights, 8 PM to 7 AM
• Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Workweek: Sunday–Saturday, alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour weeks
• Typical pattern: e.g., Thursday–Saturday then Monday–Thursday (days vary by rotation)
• No on‑call; may float to another SMH campus as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of sonographer experience
• Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience required
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) certification in Abdominal and OB‑Gyn ultrasound or Cardiac Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification within two years of hire
• Advanced certification in specialty area(s) per facility need
• Completion of a CAHEA‑approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography

Skills

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
• Thorough knowledge of abdominal anatomy (liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, pancreas) and associated pathology for diagnostic ultrasound
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy
• Utilize radiology information systems to facilitate patient care
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding
• Independently operate imaging equipment to complete studies per protocol, including assisting radiologists with guided procedures in various settings
• Review patient images prior to transmission to confirm diagnostic quality
• Perform timely quality‑control procedures per regulatory standards; notify and remediate as warranted
• Assist with departmental operations (inventory, staff scheduling, equipment maintenance)
• Adapt communication and approach to specific patient populations (privacy, introduction style, explanation of services, permissions)
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements; ensure compliance
• Adhere to the organization’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of unethical or questionable behavior, safety concerns, or privacy issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Medium work: exerting 20–50 lb occasionally, 10–25 lb frequently, up to 10 lb constantly
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue
• Work in patient‑care areas with potential exposure to communicable diseases
• Possible occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste within the healthcare environment