Sonographer II

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Diagnostic Sonographer to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings for physician diagnosis. You will operate ultrasound equipment, select transducers, and ensure high-quality diagnostic data.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration within Imaging Services. Requires High School Diploma/GED and Basic Life Support; certification credentials two or more as listed in requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support certification.
• Candidate must have two certifications from the following list: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (various specialties) and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patient for examination.
• Select equipment and transducer; adjust controls per examination.
• Start equipment to produce and record ultrasound images.
• Move transducer and monitor ultrasonic pattern quality.
• Photograph or archive images for permanent records.
• Enter test data into ultrasound system.
• Orient new hires.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/ Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test..
• Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Orients new hires.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 852

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

The candidate must have 2 from the following list:

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn
• Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Must demonstrate competency and perform both registered specialties routinely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A