Job Summary: Performs ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.
Essential Responsibilities: - Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, and answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine and probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Applies gel to patients skin, applies probe, and monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
- Processes film and reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologists requirements.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files with patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, and exam performed.
- Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of full time experience as a sonographer required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen
Additional Requirements:- Non-Registered Sonographers may be considered; however, Sonographers must have met experience, education, and training requirements; and upon hire, Sonographer must sit for and pass abdomen and/or OB/GYN Registry within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: PrimaryLocation : District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical CenterHoursPerWeek : 1Shift : DayWorkdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatWorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PMJob Schedule : Call-in/On-CallJob Type : StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : M40|OPEIU|Local 2Job Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Imaging & RadiologyDepartment : Capitol Hill Medical Center - Ultrasound - 1808Travel : Yes, 10 % of the TimeKaiser 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.