Sonographer II - On Call

Kaiser Permanente; San Rafael (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KAISER in San Rafael is seeking a Sonographer II to operate ultrasound equipment, obtain diagnostic images, and assist physicians in interpretation. You will prepare patients, operate scanners, select transducers, and ensure safety and quality of examinations.

This on-call role requires flexibility and adherence to procedural protocols. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and multiple ultrasound certifications.

Formación

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have two or more certifications from the listed sonography credentials.
• NT certification required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers; must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated competency in multiple sonography specialties is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings for diagnostic use.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patient for examinations.
• Select equipment and transducers based on examination type and depth.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and record data for interpretation.
• Orient new hires and support the imaging team.

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer 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

Descripción del empleo

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 routiney.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Sonographer II - On Call

LOCATION: San Rafael, California

REQNUMBER: 1453032

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.