Sonographer II

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

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

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 852 Qualifications

Experience N/A Education High School Diploma/GED required. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support The candidate must have 2 from the following list: Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate Additional

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. Must demonstrate competency and perform both registered specialties routinely.

N/A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun*On call position. No set schedule Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 03:30 PM Job

Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Rosa Hospital - Radiology-General - 0206

$77.61 - $87.38 / hour Travel: No