Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior
Primary Location Wailuku, Hawaii
Facility Wailuku Medical Offices
Job Number 1303584 Date posted 08/19/2024
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Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Job Summary: 10K sign on bonus to external candidates only
Performs diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures. Trains and orients staff members as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Selects proper transducer frequency and diameter for performance of exam. Utilizes ancillary devices to obtain hard copy records of exams.
- Knowledge of using the PACS (Picture Archive and Communications System) and knowledge of the Radiology Information System. Recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized sonographically. Determines artifacts as well as normal or abnormal anatomy. Differentiates normal and pathological processes and extends scope of studies appropriate to comprehensive final study.
- Remains able to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to provide a wider latitude of visualization. Collaborates with referring physicians and contributes technical and professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report. Provides technical and nursing aid for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures.
- Performs calibrations and adjustments of ultrasound equipment.
- Trains and orients other staff sonographers as directed.
- Correlates patients clinical history with test to be performed. Consults with radiologists or supervising physician after reviewing data and determines appropriate ultrasound procedure.
- Remains knowledgeable and current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography.
- Promotes and maintains inter-and intra-departmental working relations.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of post-graduate experience, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
Education
- Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA, or equivalent related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Wailuku,Wailuku Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Wailuku Medical Offices - Ultrasound - 1208
Pay Range: $111000 - $143550 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
