Kaiser Permanente
Location
San Jose, California
Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases and organ malfunctions. Ensures optimal diagnostic quality through safe processes and provides patient guidance to reduce anxiety.
Requires a High School Diploma/GED and a valid RDMS or RCCS certification in a relevant specialty. Basic Life Support certification is also required.
Under the direction of the Imaging Services and/or Specialty clinic (in which ultrasound is provided) Director, Manager 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. A Dedicated Specialty Sonographer is defined as a Sonographer I or II, registered in one or two disciplines performed by the lab, whose permanent work assignment is in an area where the scope of practice and work is limited to ultrasound exams and procedures in one or two registry disciplines as defined by the ARDMS or CCI.
All ARDMS cardiac registries or CCI cardiac ultrasound registries will be recognized and awarded for advancement from Dedicated Specialty Sonographer I to Dedicated Specialty Sonographer II in Dedicated Cardiac labs. The ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography registry will be recognized and awarded for advancement from Dedicated Specialty Sonographer I to Dedicated Specialty Sonographer II in Dedicated l Cardiac labs. Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate within 3 months of hire, for MFM clinics
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