Level II - Ultrasound Technologist - $70-79 per hour Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID 4635647-2024-08-27)

Description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist Level II for a job in Santa Clara, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 1 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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 852

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

The candidate must have 2 from the following list:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast

• Registered Vascular Technician Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

• 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.


• Must demonstrate competency and perform both registered specialties routinely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1299240. Posted job title: Sonographer Ii

About Kaiser Permanente

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.

With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.

Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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