Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I

Kaiser Permanente • Waipahu, HI

110d

About The Position

Under medical direction of Physician, performs diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures. Provides quality patient care for assigned patients.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of post graduate experience.
• Post high school coursework and graduate from approved Radiology training program recognized by CAHEA; or equivalent related experience.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical radiology experience.
• Associates degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by referring physicians.
• 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 wider latitude of visualization.
• Collaborates with referring physicians to plan or arrange most appropriate studies.
• Participates in reading sessions with 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.
• Receives patients, verifies patients identity and explains and prepares patient for procedure.
• Provides for patient privacy, mental and physical comfort and safety while in department.
• Correlates patients clinical history with test to be performed.
• Consults with radiologist after reviewing data, determines appropriate ultrasound procedure.
• Remains knowledgeable and current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography.
• Perpetuates self development and education.
• Performs any related tasks which ensure high quality health care delivery.
• Promotes and maintains productive and harmonious inter- and intra-departmental working relations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services