Job detail

Sonographer III

Kaiser Permanente

#Patient Care #Radiology #Basic Life Support #Ultrasound #Film #Imaging Services #Diagnostic Quality #Sonographer #Vascular Technologist

Quick overview

The Sonographer III produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for diagnostic use by physicians, ensuring optimal diagnostic quality through efficient and safe technological functions. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to reduce patient anxiety, preparing and positioning patients, selecting and adjusting equipment, recording data, and monitoring the ultrasonic pattern quality.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the equivalent of three years of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years, with no more than a one-year break in the last four years, and hold a High School Diploma or GED. Required licensure includes obtaining three certifications from a specified list of ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS/ARDMS certifications, plus Basic Life Support, with NT certification required within 90 days if hired without it for genetic screening.

high schoolprofessional certificateData RecordingRecord KeepingEquipment SelectionNew Hire OrientationDiagnostic QualityPatient CooperationUltrasonic RecordingsImage PhotographyGenetic ScreeningTransducer Operation

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
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