Sonographer II - On Call

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in San Francisco is looking for an entry-level technician to produce ultrasonic recordings for diagnostic purposes. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and demonstrate competency in using ultrasound equipment. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, preparing them for exams, and maintaining test records. The position requires obtaining specific certifications within a set timeframe.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competency in registered specialties routinely.
• Obtain NT certification within 90 days of hire if not certified.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties.

Responsibilities

• Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings for diagnostics.
• Select equipment specifications according to examinations.
• Record diagnostic data and maintain test results.

Skills

Tact and courtesy

Patient cooperation

Ultrasound equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications: N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

The Candidate Must Have 2 From The Following List

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

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care