Sonographer II

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an Ultrasonography Technologist to produce two-dimensional ultrasound recordings for physician diagnosis under Imaging Services leadership. You will operate ultrasound equipment, select transducers, and ensure high-quality, safe examinations to support patient care.

The role requires accurate data entry, patient positioning, and clear communication to explain procedures and reduce anxiety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold two of the listed diagnostic sonography certifications.
• Demonstrate competency in registered specialties routinely.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits tact, courtesy, and explains procedures to reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment and transducer; sets controls according to exam specifications.
• Starts equipment to produce images and records data.
• Moves transducer to scan areas and monitors image quality.
• Photographs images and saves permanent records of exams.
• Inputs test data and patient information into ultrasound equipment database.
• Mentors new hires.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Patient communication

Ultrasound operation

Equipment setup

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RDMS / Certification Options

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Transducers

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

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
• Basic Life Support

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