Sonographer I

**Organization**:
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center

**Position Overview**:
Follows clearly defined diagnostic sonography procedures to deliver high quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

**EDUCATION**:
Other: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**:
ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer eligible

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:
General knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.

Capable of performing routine sonographic examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Possess solid written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Good time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

Work under close supervision or within clearly defined procedures to complete assignments within established timeframes.

Use existing procedures to identify and solve routine or standard problems.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

**Job Shift**:
Varied

**Schedule**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Shift Hours**:
8

**Days of the Week**:
Variable

**Weekend Requirements**:
As Needed

**Benefits**:
No

**Unions**:
No

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
0

**Employee Status**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Number of Openings**:
1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $61.11 to $76.38 / hour