Sonographer III - 30 hours

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sonographer III to join their Imaging Services team. In this pivotal role, you will produce high-quality ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, aiding physicians in diagnosing diseases. Your expertise will ensure optimal patient care through effective communication and precise equipment operation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about ultrasound technology and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous ultrasound experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Maintains accurate records of test results and patient information.

Skills

Ultrasound Experience

Patient Interaction

Equipment Operation

Data Entry

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:

1. Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
2. Prepares and positions patient for examination.
3. 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.
4. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
5. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
6. Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
7. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
8. Orients new hires.
9. 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

The candidate must have 3 from the following list:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Vascular Technician Certificate 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 Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Medical 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 - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Sonographer III - 30 hours

LOCATION: South San Francisco, California

REQNUMBER: 1331762

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.