Sonographer III Weekend

Kaiser Permanente International; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings for physician diagnoses and patient care. Under Imaging Services leadership, you will ensure high-quality, safe imaging and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities include selecting equipment, operating ultrasound devices, obtaining test results, documenting data, orienting new hires, and performing related duties. Requires multi-specialty competency and an active set of certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years (6240 hours) ultrasound experience in the last six years with no more than one year break in the last four years.
• Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.
• NT certification required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers; may be hired without certification but must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patient for examination.
• Select equipment and adjusts settings according to exam specifications.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and record diagnostic data.
• Move transducer to scan area and monitor image quality.
• Photograph or print records for permanent documentation.
• Enter test data and patient information into the system.
• Orient new hires and perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification

Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography 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.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 940

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Must have equivalent of three years (6,240) hours continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years with no more than one year break in experience within the last four 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 - Ob-Gyn
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification
• Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.
• 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