Sonographer, General - Modesto, United States - Sutter Health
Description
Organization:
SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation
Position Overview:
Follows clearly defined diagnostic sonography procedures to deliver high quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
Sonographer Level I:
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
Sonographer Level II:
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
Must possess two (2) of the following:
- AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire
- BR-Breast certification Upon Hire
- FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire
- OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire
- PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire
- RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire
Sonographer Level III:
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
Must possess three (3) of the following:
- AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire
- BR-Breast certification Upon Hire
- FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire
- OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire
- PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire
- RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire
- NTQR-Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (required within 1 year for Maternal Fetal Medicine)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
Sonographer Level I or II:
- 2 years basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired during an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Sonographer Level III:
- 5 years clinical and practical experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (will vary depending on level)
- Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
- Proficient in performing sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including nonmedical people.
- Welldeveloped time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
0
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $52.91 to $66.13 / hour. Sonographer II Pay Range is $55.55 to $69.44 / hour. Sonographer III Pay Range is $61.25 to $76.56 / hour.
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