Sonographer III

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, California seeks a Sonographer III to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings for physician diagnosis and organ assessment. You will ensure high-quality images by selecting appropriate transducers and adjusting equipment settings, while maintaining accurate patient records.

The role requires three years of ultrasound experience within the recent six years, a High School Diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years with minimal breaks.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Three ARDMS certifications from the approved list.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patients for examinations.
• Select ultrasound equipment and transducers per exam specifications.
• Operate ultrasound machinery and record diagnostic data.
• Capture and preserve permanent records of ultrasound images.
• Enter test data into the ultrasound computer and maintain records.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Education

ARDMS Abdomen Certification

ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Certification

ARDMS Cardiac Certification

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Sonographer III

LOCATION: San Jose, California

REQNUMBER: 1407021

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.