Dedicated Echo Sonographer - On Call

Job Summary :

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 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 AR DMS 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 852

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Location : California,San Leandro,San Leandro Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start : 08 : 30 AM

Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : San Leandro Hospital - Echocardiography - 0206

Pay Range : $77.61 - $87.38 / hour

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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.