Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,686 per week

About the role

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a 13‑week assignment at Ochsner Health in Covington, Louisiana. The position is in the Radiology Ultrasonography department, working 48 hours per week on a 12‑hour night shift (8 PM – 7 AM) with a 7‑days‑on / 7‑days‑off rotation. The schedule rotates across Sunday–Saturday workweeks, resulting in alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour workweeks (e.g., Thursday–Saturday followed by Monday–Thursday). The technologist may be asked to float to another SMH campus as needed. No on‑call requirement. Start date is flexible, targeting 11/16/2026.

Schedule

• Shift: 12‑hour nights, 8 PM to 7 AM
• Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Workweek: Sunday through Saturday (hours alternate between 36 and 48 per week)
• Float possible to other SMH campuses
• No on‑call duty

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Use radiology information systems to facilitate patient care.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Independently operate ultrasound equipment to complete imaging procedures according to protocol, including assisting radiologists in guided procedures in various settings.
• Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality standards are met.
• Complete timely quality‑control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards; perform notification and remediation as warranted.
• Assist in departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, including respect for privacy, appropriate introductions, tailored explanations, obtaining permissions, and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements; ensure compliance.
• Adhere to the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of unethical or questionable conduct, patient/employee safety concerns, and privacy issues.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of sonographer experience.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience required.

Education

• Completion of a CAHEA‑approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography.

Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) – certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 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 area(s) of specialty according to facility need.

Skills

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas; ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and recognize pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (24/7, weekends, holidays, on‑call availability).
• Preferred: Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) knowledge.

Physical Demands

Medium work: exerting 20–50 lb of force occasionally, 10–25 lb frequently, and up to 10 lb constantly to move objects. The role requires significant walking or standing, pushing/pulling of arm or leg controls, and working at a production‑rate pace. Constant exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue; work in patient‑care areas with potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

About Talent4Health

Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE, is a healthcare talent solutions provider offering comprehensive recruitment services nationwide. The company has placed over 3,000 clinicians across all 50 states and partners with numerous prestigious healthcare facilities. Their team emphasizes personalized service, consistency, and comprehensive care across specialties.