Sonographer

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

12d

About The Position

Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation is hiring a Sonographer. Depending on level, the role performs routine and specialized diagnostic sonography procedures to produce quality images that support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. Sonographers use patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication to gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers. They follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide timely, accurate results. Sonographer I performs routine procedures under close supervision or within defined procedures. Sonographer II independently performs routine and specialized procedures of moderate complexity, may perform specific procedures, and may orient other staff. Sonographer III independently performs procedures of high complexity using seasoned clinical skills, may perform specific procedures, and may orient other staff. The position is full-time, on the day shift, with variable days and occasional weekend requirements. The listed schedule is 8-hour days and 32 weekly hours. The position requires completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or ARDMS evidence of program completion. Certification requirements vary by level: Sonographer I must obtain ARDMS within 90 days of hire; Sonographers II and III require ARDMS upon hire, as well as BLS Healthcare Provider certification upon hire. Sonographer II must hold two listed specialty certifications, and Sonographer III must hold three. Pay ranges vary by level: I, $71.98–$100.77 per hour; II, $75.88–$105.81 per hour; and III, $83.15–$116.40 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, or ARDMS evidence of completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification upon hire.
Sonographer I: ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification within 90 days of hire.
Sonographer II: ARDMS certification upon hire and two of the listed specialty certifications upon hire: AB-Abdomen, BR-Breast, FE-Fetal Echocardiography, OB/GYN, PS-Pediatric Sonography, or RVT-Registered Vascular Technician.
Sonographer III: ARDMS certification upon hire and three of the listed specialty certifications upon hire: AB-Abdomen, BR-Breast, FE-Fetal Echocardiography, OB/GYN, 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, and imaging equipment, at a level appropriate to the position.
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, at a level appropriate to the position.
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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to protect patient health information and collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers.
Sonographer II: ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple tasks with interruptions, and select appropriate established solutions to standard problems.
Sonographer III: ability to handle complex and emergency situations, resolve atypical or infrequent problems using experience and established procedures, and help determine approaches for new assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic sonography procedures to produce quality images for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease.
Assess and monitor patients, communicate effectively, and gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Deliver accurate results in a timely manner while following applicable privacy, safety, regulatory, and departmental requirements.
Operate and maintain imaging equipment and use relevant clinical and information-system procedures.
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results, at levels appropriate to the role.
Prioritize assignments, manage time, and complete work within established policies, procedures, methods, and deadlines.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
For Sonographer II and III, may perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
For Sonographer III, provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.