Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior at Kaiser Permanente summary :

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures, utilizing specialized equipment and software to obtain and interpret sonographic images. This role involves training and orienting junior staff, collaborating with physicians for diagnostic reporting, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological advances. The position requires certification, relevant experience, and skills in patient interaction and equipment calibration.

Job Summary :

Performs diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures. Trains and orients staff members as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Selects proper transducer frequency and diameter for performance of exam. Utilizes ancillary devices to obtain hard copy records of exams.
• Knowledge of using the PACS (Picture Archive and Communications System) and knowledge of the Radiology Information System. Recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized sonographically. Determines artifacts as well as normal or abnormal anatomy. Differentiates normal and pathological processes and extends scope of studies appropriate to comprehensive final study.
• Remains able to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to provide a wider latitude of visualization. Collaborates with referring physicians and contributes technical and professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report. Provides technical and nursing aid for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures.
• Performs calibrations and adjustments of ultrasound equipment.
• Trains and orients other staff sonographers as directed.
• Correlates patients clinical history with test to be performed. Consults with radiologists or supervising physician after reviewing data and determines appropriate ultrasound procedure.
• Remains knowledgeable and current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography.
• Promotes and maintains inter-and intra-departmental working relations.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Keywords :

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Ultrasound procedures, Sonography, PACS, Radiology Information System, Ultrasound equipment calibration, Medical imaging, Patient care, Diagnostic imaging, Medical sonography certification