Sonographer

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Follows clearly defined diagnostic sonography procedures to deliver high quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 90 days of hire or within 6 months if hired before 05/07/2026
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
General knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Solid written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Good time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)).
Work under close supervision or within clearly defined procedures to complete assignments within established timeframes.
Use existing procedures to identify and solve routine or standard problems.
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment (Sonographer II).
Proficient in performing sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology (Sonographer II).
Well-developed time management and organizational skills (Sonographer II).
Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)) (Sonographer II).
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines (Sonographer II).
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions (Sonographer II).
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options (Sonographer II).
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment (Sonographer III).
Extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology (Sonographer III).
Time management and organizational skills (Sonographer III).
Robust knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)) (Sonographer III).
Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments (Sonographer III).
Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members (Sonographer III).
2 years of recent relevant experience (Sonographer II).
5 years of recent relevant experience (Sonographer III).

Nice To Haves

AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
BR-Breast certification Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire (Sonographer II)
AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire (Sonographer III)
BR-Breast certification Upon Hire (Sonographer III)
Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certification Upon Hire (Sonographer III)
OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire (Sonographer III)
PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire (Sonographer III)
RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire (Sonographer III)

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
Integrate education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Perform routine sonographic examinations.
Recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results (Sonographer II & III).
Respond to traumas and various hospital emergencies (Sonographer II & III).
Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.