Sonographer II - On Call

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:

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

• Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

• 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

Primary Location: California,Richmond,Richmond Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Richmond Hospital - Ultrasound - 0206
Pay Range: $77.61 - $87.38 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No 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.