Sonographer

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

2d•$72 - $116

About The Position

Sutter Health is hiring a Sonographer for PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. The role may be classified as Sonographer I, II, or III, with duties and required qualifications varying by level. The Sonographer performs diagnostic sonography procedures and produces images for physicians and other healthcare providers to support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. The position requires patient assessment, attentive monitoring, effective communication, and adherence to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety and deliver quality care. Sonographers at higher levels perform increasingly complex procedures independently and may perform specific procedures or orient other staff. The role is scheduled for full-time day shifts, eight hours per shift, 32 hours per week, with variable days and occasional weekend requirements. The position is regular and non-exempt. The posted pay range is $71.98–$100.77 per hour overall; the listed ranges are $71.98–$100.77 for Sonographer I, $75.88–$105.81 for Sonographer II, and $83.15–$116.40 for Sonographer III. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Sonographer I: ARDMS certification within 90 days of hire; BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification upon hire.
Sonographer II: ARDMS and BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certifications upon hire; must possess two of the listed certifications: AB-Abdomen, BR-Breast, FE-Fetal Echocardiography, OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology, PS-Pediatric Sonography, or RVT-Registered Vascular Technician.
Sonographer III: ARDMS and BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certifications upon hire; must possess three of the listed certifications: AB-Abdomen, BR-Breast, Fetal Echocardiography (FE), OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology, PS-Pediatric Sonography, or RVT-Registered Vascular Technician.
Sonographer II: 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Sonographer III: 5 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, equipment, human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology appropriate to the role level.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines.
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to protect each patient's protected health information (PHI) and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Sonographer II and III: ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve problems within or using established procedures.
Sonographer I: able to work under close supervision or within clearly defined procedures and use existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.
Sonographer III: ability to resolve atypical or infrequent problems using experience and precedents, and help determine approaches for new assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic sonography procedures and produce quality images for healthcare providers.
Assess and monitor patients, communicate effectively with patients and their support groups, and support safe, timely, accurate procedures.
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results, as appropriate to the role level.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures, including requirements for patient privacy and safety.
Operate and maintain imaging equipment.
At Sonographer II and III levels, work independently on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations using sound judgment.
At Sonographer II and III levels, may perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
At Sonographer III level, provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.