Senior - Ultrasound Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

• Does not attempt to perform an exam in any case in which it cannot be performed safely and/or properly.


• Consistently demonstrates the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy.


• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner.


• Completes and initials the standard consultation form and the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately following each procedure.


• Routinely documents patient history relative to previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs.


• Additional Performance Standards for Lead DMS.


• Provides effective functional direction to assigned staff.


• Consistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that exams are performed in a timely manner.


• Routinely provides timely feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel issues.


• Communicates effectively with other departments to promote positive interdepartmental relationships.


• Demonstrates organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of operations problems within the department.


• Organizational Rules, Policies and Procedures:


• Observes all applicable regional, medical center, and department policies and procedures.


• Quality of Service:


• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.


• Greets members promptly and courteously with eye contract and a pleasant expression and tone of voice.


• Informs members of reason for any delays or anticipated delays in their care.


• Treats all patients in accordance with the Patients Bill of Rights.


• Conducts only work related conversations when members are waiting for service.


• Communication:


• Demonstrates good communication skills.


• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.


• Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills.


• Speaks English in the presence of patients except as required to interpret for non English speaking patients.


• In writing, communicates accurately, completely, and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner.


• Professional Maturity:


• Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patient and staff.


• Strives to maintain good working relationships and rapport with patients, other members of the department and the health care team.


• Is flexible and cooperative about schedule changes made to maximize productivity and efficiency.


• Responds appropriately to constructive criticism from supervisors and peers.


• Functions independently within defined scope of position.


• Productivity:


• Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department or the Region.


• Equipment, Supplies and Work Area:


• Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.


• Keeps equipment and work area clean at all times.


• Routinely handles equipment with care to avoid damage.


• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff promptly.


• Reports to Assistant Director, Diagnostic Imaging.


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.


• Respond to questions of assigned employees. Assign staff as directed. Coordinate work flow and assign priorities. Train and orient assigned staff. May provide recommendations to supervisor regarding departmental procedures, equipment.

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• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasound program or a graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with two (2) years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a major medical center.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Competency in components of sonography as listed: routine abdomen; abdomen Doppler; small parts; thyroid; obstetrics/gynecology; amniocenteses; fetal echocardiography; interventional procedures; breast studies; portable intra-operative studies; and portable neonatal studies.

• Three (3) years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a major medical center.


• Experience with Acuson Sequoia, Philips iu-22 and Clickview ultrasound reporting package.

Notes:

• Current weekly schedule includes three days of senior duties and two days of scanning


• Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on operational need.