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Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Lutherville Timonium, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

This position has a $10k sign on bonus!!

Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.


Essential Responsibilities:

    • Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, and answers questions.
    • Selects the appropriate machine and probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
    • Applies gel to patients skin, applies probe, and monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
    • Processes film and reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologists requirements.
    • Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
    • Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
    • Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
    • Prepares patient information files with patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, and exam performed.
    • Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of examinations conducted.
    • Performs other related duties as directed.

Some weekends, some holidays

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

    • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a sonographer to include on-the-job training and internships.
    • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

    • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
    • Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.

License, Certification, Registration

    • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen within 12 months of hire OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn within 12 months of hire



    • Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

    • Required to stand, push, pull and lift patients.
    • In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
    • May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
    • Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
    • Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
    • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
    • Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
    • Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with members and coworkers.
    • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
    • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Certifications such as breast or RVT preferred.


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