Sonographer III - 32 hours

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 116 000 - 130 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco is seeking a part-time Ultrasonography Technician to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and ensure diagnostic quality. You will prepare patients, select equipment, operate ultrasound systems, and maintain patient records.

The role requires ARDMS certification(s), 3 years of experience, and High School Diploma/GED. Evening shift with 32 hours weekly and onsite work at the S. San Francisco Hospital.

Qualifications

• Three years ultrasound experience in the last six years with ≤1 year gap.
• Registered sonography credentials listed by ARDMS.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patient for examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment for the examination.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and record diagnostic data.
• Orient new hires and perform related duties as needed.

Connaissances

Ultrasound imaging

Patient prep

Equipment operation

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

ARDMS certifications (Abdomen, Cardiac, OB-GYN, Breast, Vascular)

Outils

None

Description du poste

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.

• 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

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

California, South San Francisco, S. San Francisco Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Evening

Workdays

Week 1: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

02:30 PM

Working Hours End

11:00 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

So San Francisco Hospital - Ultrasound - 0206

Pay Range

$83.94 - $94.51 / hour

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.