Sonographer II, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte

Sonographer II, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte Available to current Alameda Health System employees only Oakland, CA Highland General Hospital HGH Ultrasonography Full Time - Day Allied Health $80.97 - $99.89/hr Req #: 44508-33089

FTE: 1

Posted: Yesterday Summary SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, performs Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures at atechnical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and within established departmentalpolicies and procedures. Must be fully proficient in all the duties required of this position. Performs relatedduties as required. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assists in orienting new staff and training Sonography students. -
2. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physicalposition for examination. -
3. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment tomaintain record of test results. -
4. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wavedisplay screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. -
5. Operates equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnosticdata on storage media. -
6. Responsible for organizing and maintaining clean work area, equipment and inventory. -
7. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications ofexamination. -
8. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined,depth of field, and other specifications of test.

Pay Range: $80.97 - $99.89/hr The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Sufficient to meet requirements for registry by ARDMS or ARRT in ultrasound. Minimum Experience: Twelve months recent experience in clinical ultrasound. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American HeartAssociation. Required Licenses/Certification s: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)certification, or registry in Ultrasound by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred.Must be registered in one anatomical specialty. Additional Information Notes: Position will cover Emergency Department ultrasound services for Level 1 trauma hospital. Emergent General Ultrasound and OB exams with Women's Clinic rotations for DVP scans. Option for on call will be available. Call back may be required and arrival within 60 minutes of notification. Women's clinic will require moderate number of DVP scans each rotation day. Trauma experience preferred but since this is a Level 1 Trauma hospital with a women's clinic. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Sufficient to meet requirements for registry by ARDMS or ARRT in ultrasound. Minimum Experience: Twelve months recent experience in clinical ultrasound. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American HeartAssociation. Required Licenses/Certification s: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)certification, or registry in Ultrasound by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred.Must be registered in one anatomical specialty. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alameda Health Sytem