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• Basic-Qualifications:
• -Experience
• Must-have-equivalent-of-three-(3)-years-of-continuous-ultrasound-experience-within-the-last-six-(6)-years-with-no-more-than-one-(1)-year-break-in-experience-within-the-last-four-(4)years.
• Education
• High-School-Diploma/GED-required.
• License,-Certification,-Registration
• The-candidate-must-have-3-from-the-following-list:-
• Registered-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographer-Certificate---Abdomen-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Reg-Diagnostic-Med-Sonographer-Pediatric-Sonography-Certification-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Reg-Diagnostic-Med-Sonographer-Fetal-Echocardiography-Certification-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Diagnostic-Cardiac-Sonographer-Certificate-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Diagnostic-Cardiac-Sonographer-Pediatric-Echocardiogram-Certificate-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographer-Certificate---Breast-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographer-Certificate-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Vascular-Technologist-Certificate-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Registered-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographer-Certificate---Ob-Gyn-from-American-Registry-of-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonographers
• Basic-Life-Support
• Additional-Requirements:
• NT-certification-is-required-to-perform-genetic-screening-for-Prenatal-Diagnostic-Centers.-Applicants-may-be-hired-without-certification,-but-will-be-required-to-obtain-it-within-90-days-of-hire.
• Preferred-Qualifications:
• N/A

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Sonographer III

Primary Location Santa Clara, California Facility Name Santa Clara Hospital Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Day Salary $79.94 - $90.01 / hour

Job Number 1415557 Date Posted 03/30/2026

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/ Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Orients new hires.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 864

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Must have equivalent of three (3) years of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last four (4)years.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

The candidate must have 3 from the following list:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends. Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Ultrasound - 0206 Pay Range: $79.94 - $90.01 / hour Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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