Diagnostic Ultrasonographer II

SCHEDULE: Part Time Regular, 24 Hours/Week, Day Shift, Monday-Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm**HOURS/SHIFT/DAYS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO MEET THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT**Position 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. A Dedicated Specialty Sonographer is defined as a Sonographer I or 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. Education/License/Certification:   High School Diploma/GED. ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). BLS. Qualifications:   Must have one ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) registry in any specialty. Must demonstrate competence and perform the specialty routinely. Preferred Qualifications: Duties:   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.   Corporate Compliance Accountability   Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.   If interested please contact Kathi Williams at (916) 486-5170 or kathleen.p.williams@kp.org Additional Information Reference Code: ST.0700983 Position Type: Part Time, Employee Contact Information Kathi Williams Apply by Email Kaiser Permanente - Northern California