Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

3 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Kaiser Full time
Job Summary:
As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Kaiser Permanente, you will perform ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians. Your expertise will be essential in obtaining diagnostic information to aid in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Greets patients, explains the ultrasound procedure, and answers questions to ensure a comfortable and informed experience.
  • Selects the appropriate ultrasound machine and probe to obtain diagnostic information requested by the referring physician.
  • Applies gel to the patient's skin, applies the probe, and monitors equipment to obtain high-quality ultrasound images.
  • Processes film and reviews images to confirm that they meet the radiologist's requirements.
  • Prepares initial diagnoses by identifying abnormal conditions for review by the radiologist.
  • Assists providers in conducting invasive procedures using ultrasound equipment.
  • Maintains equipment and examination rooms, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
  • Prepares patient information files with patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, and exam performed.
  • Submits reports showing the number and type of examinations conducted.

Requirements:
  • Minimum one year of full-time experience as a sonographer required.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen required.

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:
  • N/A

Work Environment:
Primary Location: District of Columbia, Washington, Capitol Hill Medical Center
Hours Per Week: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Category: Imaging & Radiology
Department: Capitol Hill Medical Center - Ultrasound - 1808
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

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