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in San Francisco, CA
Sonographer II - .8 FTE - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | san francisco, California |
About this job
Provides ultrasound imaging in two areas of expertise (Diagnostic, Cardiac, and/or Vascular) and patient care services at defined levels.
* Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
* Implements safety standards to protect to staff and patients.
* Maintains mandated continuing education requirements.
* May be required to train / precept students and new techs.
* Operates a variety of complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
* Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures Education:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in good standing, is preferred or eligible to take the registration examination or a graduate of a Sutter affiliated community college program in diagnostic medical ultrasound. BLS Healthcare Provider.
Additional multiple certification by ARDMS defined specialty areas preferred.
Graduate of a ARDMS accredited educational program in ultrasonography preferred.
Knowledge:
Advanced cross-sectional anatomy, pathophysiology and its effect on normal anatomy; basic knowledge of Obstetrical, vascular and/or cardiac anatomy/physiology.
Knowledge of electrical safety and infection control guidelines.
Experience:
Extensive experience in the acute care hospital setting performing sonographic categories of obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal, small parts, neurosonology, vascular and/or cardiac imaging is required.
* Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
* Implements safety standards to protect to staff and patients.
* Maintains mandated continuing education requirements.
* May be required to train / precept students and new techs.
* Operates a variety of complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
* Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures Education:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in good standing, is preferred or eligible to take the registration examination or a graduate of a Sutter affiliated community college program in diagnostic medical ultrasound. BLS Healthcare Provider.
Additional multiple certification by ARDMS defined specialty areas preferred.
Graduate of a ARDMS accredited educational program in ultrasonography preferred.
Knowledge:
Advanced cross-sectional anatomy, pathophysiology and its effect on normal anatomy; basic knowledge of Obstetrical, vascular and/or cardiac anatomy/physiology.
Knowledge of electrical safety and infection control guidelines.
Experience:
Extensive experience in the acute care hospital setting performing sonographic categories of obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal, small parts, neurosonology, vascular and/or cardiac imaging is required.