General Sonographer II

CommonSpirit Health • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures and/or NIV testing at a technical level not requiring constant supervision, under the general direction of a radiologist and radiology administration. In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Catholic Healthcare West, the Sonographer is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for performing diagnostic testing used in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients.

Requirements

• Must have completed a formal Sonography course or have completed four years of progressively responsible experience in an ultrasound department (within the last five years).
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Completion of annual safety training.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasonographers (RDMS) or RDCS or RVT in at least one field of specialization (i.e. Echocardiography/Doppler, Abdominal or OB/Gyn) or eligibility for certification and must achieve certification within one year of eligibility.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and/or NIV testing.
• Work under the general direction of a radiologist and radiology administration.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for performing diagnostic testing.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree