Pay Grade: 27
Qualifications: American Heart Association approved BLS. Current and valid registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the sub specialty of OB GYN, and, NT certification when performing Nuchal Translucency procedures in the OB GYN department as stipulated in job code 30818. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of diagnostic medical sonography. Demonstrated ability to operate ultrasound equipment in order to produce quality images , recognize normal human anatomy and pathological conditions and utilize ultrasound equipment to differentiate disease processes and artifacts Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications: Fire Safety certificate. Two (2) years clinical experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in an acute care medical center.
Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the department. Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such difference. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Demonstrates competence and understands the overall operational function of the department to include scheduling of patients appointments by telephone, mail, or in person utilizing OPAS. Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures in order to ally apprehensions ; consults with referring physician and radiologist regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate patient's history with test to be performed Demonstrates competence in the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, real time and mobile, to obtain quality diagnostic images. Performs special application exams/tests such as assisting physicians in sterile procedures such as surgery , operating ultrasound equipment in surgery and during special applications such as localizations, aspirations and/or biopsies. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ of interest, depth of field and other specifications of test ; moves transducer by hand over area of interest and observes sound wave display screen in order to evaluate quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. Keys test data and patient information into ultrasound equipment computer to record test results and diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout or film; photographs images of organs shown on display module. Identifies and processes images and prepares images for interpretation ; discusses test results with physician Utilizes ancillary devices such as selective transducers, monitors, images; scans areas/regions of interest using B mode, M mode and real time techniques optimizing display parameters and recorded images ; notes significance of structures displayed and recognizes artifacts and equipment limitations. Operates various ultrasound emitters to scan pertinent anatomical areas and records the signal response in a photographic or other mode. Produces quality, diagnostic images taking into account transducer selection, technical factors, patient variables, image annotation, evaluation and selection of representative images, criteria for diagnostic quality, artifacts and improvement of sub optimal images. Documents clinical activity in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner. Observes all applicable regional, medical center, and department policies and procedures. Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patient and staff. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.
Notes: This is an On-call position, days and hours varies according to department needs.