Sonographer III-Temporary

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Disease Investigation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Selection, Film, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Monitoring, Quality of Care, Radiology, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Test Data, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
13 days ago

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

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers