Sonographer III

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to produce 2D ultrasonic recordings for diagnostic use, in alignment with imaging services leadership. You will prepare patients, select transducers, operate ultrasound machines, and ensure quality records and safety during examinations.

The role requires ARDMS certification pathway compliance, three years of recent ultrasound experience, and BLS. You will also orient new hires and maintain patient data accuracy in the system.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Certification requirements listed above must be met.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits tact and explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment and adjusts controls for each exam.
• Starts equipment and records diagnostic data.
• Moves transducer to monitor image quality.
• Photographs and preserves permanent records of images.
• Enters test data and patient information into ultrasound system.
• Orients new hires and performs other related duties.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient Communication

Equipment Setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate

Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

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 864

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Must have equivalent of three (3) years of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last four (4) years.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

The candidate must have 3 from the following list:

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A