Sonographer - Santa Cruz, United States - Sutter Health
Description
Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview:
Competently performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of moderate complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and executing developed clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations 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. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
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
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:
Day/Evening/Night
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $65.23 to $81.53 / hour. Sonographer ll Pay Range is $68.48 to $85.59 / hour. Sonographer lll Pay Range is $75.50 to $94.37 / hour.
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