Sonographer – General
| Company | Sutter Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Merced, CA, USA |
| Salary | $54.51 – $68.13 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education/experience
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible for Level I
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire for Level I
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire for Level II
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire for Level II
- Must possess two (2) of the following certifications for Level II: AB-Abdomen certification, BR-Breast certification, FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification, OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology certification, PS-Pediatric Sonography certification, RVT-Registered Vascular Technician certification
- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire for Level III
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire for Level III
- Must possess three (3) of the following certifications for Level III: AB-Abdomen certification, BR-Breast certification, FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification, OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology certification, PS-Pediatric Sonography certification, RVT-Registered Vascular Technician certification, NTQR-Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (required within 1 year for Maternal Fetal Medicine)
Responsibilities
- Follow 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
- Integrate education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner
- Gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication
- Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired during an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program for Sonographer Level I or II
- 5 years clinical and practical experience for Sonographer Level III