Specialty Sonographer II MFM

Kaiser Permanente
US - California - Santa Rosa
May 18, 2024

Description:Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services and/or Specialty clinic (in which ultrasound is provided) Director, Manager, 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. A Dedicated Specialty Sonographer is defined as a Sonographer II, registered in one or two disciplines performed by the lab, whose permanent work assignment is in an area where the scope of practice and work is limited to ultrasound exams and procedures in one or two registry disciplines as defined by the ARDMS or CCI.

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

Education

High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

The candidate must have 2 from the following list:

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Prenatal:
Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers.
All ARDMS cardiac registries will be recognized and awarded for advancement from Dedicated Specialty Sonographer I to Dedicated Specialty Sonographer II in Dedicated Cardiac labs.
Cardiac:
The ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography registry will be recognized and awarded for advancement from Dedicated Specialty Sonographer I to Dedicated Specialty Sonographer II in Dedicated Obstetrical labs.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A
MFM Ultrasound experience
Must be able to independently performs level 1 anatomical ultrasounds with proficiency

Primary Location: California,Santa Rosa,Santa Rosa Medical Offices 1 - South
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Day
Workdays: Wk1: Mon, Tue, Wed 830am-5pm; Wk2: Tue, Wed 830am5pm
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Santa Rosa Hospital - Perinatology - 0206
Pay Range: $72.51 - $81.64 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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