Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II - Full Time - San Diego, CA - Kaiser

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• 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.
  
• Additional Performance Standards for Lead DMS.
  
• Provides effective functional direction to assigned staff.
  
• Consistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that exams are performed in a timely manner.
  
• Routinely provides timely feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel issues.
  
• Communicates effectively with other departments to promote positive interdepartmental relationships.
  
• Demonstrates organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of operations problems within the department.
  
• 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.
  
• Reports to Assistant Director, Diagnostic Imaging.
  
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  
• Respond to questions of assigned employees. Assign staff as directed. Coordinate work flow and assign priorities. Train and orient assigned staff. May provide recommendations to supervisor regarding departmental procedures, equipment.

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• 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 two (2) years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a major medical center.
  
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  

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• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  

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• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  

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• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
  

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• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  

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• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  

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• Competency in components of sonography as listed: routine abdomen; abdomen Doppler; small parts; thyroid; obstetrics/gynecology; amniocenteses; fetal echocardiography; interventional procedures; breast studies; portable intra-operative studies; and portable neonatal studies.
  

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• Three (3) 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:

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• Current weekly schedule includes three days of senior duties and two days of scanning
  
• Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on operational need.
  

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