Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I - Part Time 32 Hours - Night Shift
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
$8,0000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible PositionJob Summary:Under
indirect supervision, performs a variety of diagnostic medical
sonograms (such as abdominal and OB/Gynecology ultrasound
examinations) utilizing complex ultrasound equipment and
transducers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic Imaging 2008 Department Goals:
- Quality:
- Improve complete to sign Diagnostic Imaging Report Turnaround
Time for outpatients. The Vandever Files Targeted Unit-Based Team
(T-UBT) will be developing the metrics for this goal.
- Suggested areas of focus: Workflow/Processes,
Inter-departmental Communication -Resources,and Staffing.
- Service/Care Experience:
- Improve telephone response time to meet the established
regional TSF (telephone service factor) standard of 80% of incoming
calls answered within 2 minutes.
- Suggested areas of focus: Service, Staffing,
Workflow/Processes, and Staff Education.
- Efficiency/Affordability:
- Support the Bend-the-Trend program by reducing NPR expenses by
greater than 5%. The department Non-payroll Action Team will be
developing the metrics for this goal.
- All managers and staff responsible for ordering have received
NPR formulary with recommendations for using Corporate Express
brand items in lieu of name brands.
- Access:
- Improve ultrasound access.
- Customer Service:
- Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a
professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a
positive image for the department, as demonstrated by: Willingness
to take the initiative to resolve member issues. Handling a high
number of member contacts. Dealing with customer complaints in a
positive way. Providing compassionate service. Treating coworkers
with respect and appreciation. Fostering teamwork and thinking
positively.
- Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in
accordance to the Principles of Responsibility; adheres to
organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance
initiatives; -maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts
business with honesty; -shows consistency in words and actions;
follows through on commitments.
- Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle
choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such
differences.
- Demonstrates competency and understands the overall operational
functions of the department to include all reception duties and
cashier functions. Observes regional radiation and department
safety policies.
- Age Specific Criteria Demonstrates an understanding of the
cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process
in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Able
to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patients
requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to
provide the care needed in accordance with department policy.
-Neonatal Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric. Adjusts technical
factors relative to the requirements of the study and the physical
maturation of the patient. Modifies patient positioning techniques
relative to the patients physical and cognitive abilities. Always
takes special care in handling, positioning and/or restraining
infants and geriatric patients to avoid injury or excessive
radiation exposure.
- Demonstrates competence and understands the overall operational
function of the department to include scheduling of patient
appointments by telephone, mail, or in person utilizing RIS.
- Demonstrates competence in the operation of diagnostic
ultrasound equipment, realtime and mobile, to obtain quality
diagnostic images. Consistently selects correct technical factors
relative to the requirements of the study and the patients age and
body habitus. Consistently selects equipment settings and
appropriate transducers in accordance with department protocols and
patient body habitus. Consistently processes hard copy images
properly, utilizing automated equipment. Properly and consistently
follows specific infection control techniques relative to
ultrasound imaging (e.g., cold sterilization of probes, use of
condoms on endocavity probes, etc.). Routinely manipulates
transducer appropriately to obtain the desired images.
- Exercises good clinical judgment. Consults with the radiologist
or other clinician for purposes of clarifying orders. Selects
alternate or additional views appropriately relative to the
patients condition. Does not attempt to perform an exam in any case
in which it cannot be performed safely and/or properly.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to differentiate between
normal and abnormal anatomy.
- Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and
accurate manner. Completes and initials the standard consultation
form and the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately
following each procedure. Routinely documents patient history
relative to previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which
could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs.
- Organizational Rules, Policies, and Procedures:
- Observes all applicable regional, medical center, and
department policies and procedures.
- Quality of Service:
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to
enhance quality of service. Greets members promptly and courteously
with eye contract and a pleasant expression and tone of voice.
Informs members of reason for any delays or anticipated delays in
their care. Treats all patients in accordance with the Patients
Bill of Rights. Conducts only work related conversations when
members are waiting for service.
- Communication:
- Demonstrates good communication skills. Communicates verbally
in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrates courteous and
appropriate telephone skills. Speaks English in the presence of
patients except as required to interpret for non English speaking
patients. In writing, communicates accurately, completely, and
legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a
timely manner.
- Professional Maturity:
- Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with
patient and staff. Strives to maintain good working relationships
and rapport with patients, other members of the department and the
health care team. Is flexible and cooperative about schedule
changes made to maximize productivity and efficiency. Responds
appropriately to constructive criticism from supervisors and peers.
Functions independently within defined scope of position.
- Productivity:
- Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the
department or the Region.
- Equipment, Supplies, and Work Area:
- Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with
department guidelines. Keeps equipment and work area clean at all
times. Routinely handles equipment with care to avoid damage.
Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff promptly.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
- One (1) year of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
in a major medical center.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have
this experience requirement waived.Education
- Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasound program or a
graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with current
ARDMS certification.License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn
from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen
from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Basic Life Support within 4 months of hireAdditional
Requirements:
- Competency in components of sonography as listed: routine
abdomen; abdomen doppler; small parts; thyroid and
obstetrics/gynecology.Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in
a major medical center.
- Experience with Acuson Sequoia, Philips iu-22 and Clickview
ultrasound reporting package.Notes: -
Shifts, hours, and/or locations may
vary based on operational needPrimaryLocation : California,San
Diego,Zion Medical CenterHoursPerWeek : 32Shift : NightWorkdays :
Mon, Tue, Sat, SunWorkingHoursStart : 10:30 PMWorkingHoursEnd :
07:00 AMJob Schedule : Part-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status
: RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : B09-OPEIU-Local 30Job
Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Imaging &
RadiologyDepartment : ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Sonography-Day -
0806Travel : Yes, 50 % 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.
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