Level II - Ultrasound Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
3x8 hrs, Days
$73-82/hourOverview
- Shift Breakdown3x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Qualifications
- Other license in California
- Eligible to work in US
Description
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- NA
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- 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
- 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.
- N/A
Employer
Kaiser Permanente
About Santa Rosa, CA
- The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and average winter lows are around 38°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Santa Rosa, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Santa Rosa is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited compared to larger cities.
- Santa Rosa is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding vineyards.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Rosa offers a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and wineries to explore.
- It also has a thriving arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding are popular due to the Mediterranean climate.
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