Sonographer III

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Part Time Sonographer III for Highland General Hospital in Oakland, CA. The role is available to internal candidates only, with FTE 0.6 and daytime hours.

The candidate must be fully proficient in all duties of the position, be ARDMS/ARRT registered, and have significant ultrasound experience. Salary is hourly, with benefits offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent ultrasound experience, or at least four years at Alameda Health System.
• Must have ARDMS or ARRT ultrasound registry and licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment for ultrasound setup according to examination specifications.
• Explains procedures to patients and assists with patient positioning.
• Adjusts transducers and controls per organ examined and depth requirements.
• Documents test data and patient information in ultrasound system.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and records diagnostic data.
• Maintains clean work area, equipment, and inventory.
• Assists in orienting new staff and training students.

Skills

Clinical ultrasound experience

Education

ARDMS/ARRT ultrasound registry

Job description

Sonographer III Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• HGH Ultrasonography
• Part Time - Day
• Allied Health
• $84.21 - $114.17/hr/ per hour
• Req #: 44912-33413
• FTE: 0.6
• Posted: Yesterday

Summary

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, performs Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and within established departmental policies and procedures. Must be fully proficient in all the duties required of this position. Performs related duties as requested.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
2. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
3. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
4. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
5. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
6. Operates equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on storage media.
7. Responsible for organizing and maintaining clean work area, equipment and inventory.
8. Assists in orienting new staff and training Sonography students.

PAY RANGE: $84.21 - $114.17/hr/ per hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Sufficient to meet requirements for registry by ARDMS or ARRT in unltrasound.
• Minimum Experience: At least five years recent experience in clinical ultrasound or at least four years recent experience in clinical ultrasound at AHS.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic LIfe Support Certifications - issued by AHA - American Heart Association. Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification, or registry in Ultrasound by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred. Must be registered in two or more anatomical specialty.