Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit EligibleWork Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)Department
7198 KH Medical Clinic - Maternal Fetal MedicineThe Sonographer operates and executes ultrasound procedures with expert knowledge of the capability of each ultrasound unit and the ability to perform any and all ultrasound procedures expertly. This includes skills in operating and performing various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures within their ultrasound environment. This would include proper order review, basic and advanced ultrasound skills, and excellent patient care.QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required:
BLS
Must hold two of the following credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS):
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen (RDMS-AB)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Breast (RDMS-BR)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS)
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Education
Required: Successful completion from a formal sonography program (minimum 18 month program).
Experience
Required: Minimum of three years experience in the field of medical sonography.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Proficient in:
Pediatric (PS)
Obstetric Ultrasound
Transvaginal Ultrasound
Transabdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal Ultrasound
Breast Ultrasound
Vascular Ultrasound
Renal Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound
Scrotal Ultrasound
Procedures:
a. Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
b. Ultrasound-Guided Abscess Drainage
c. Ultrasound-Guided Interventional
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Performs ultrasound examinations, operating equipment according to procedure, scanning patient, and obtaining clear precise images for radiologist interpretation. Quality scans completed no need for exams to be completed.
Thoroughly explains to patient the exam to be performed.
Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information prior to exam. Always ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound exam being performed. Regularly consults with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
Provides protection according to prescribed safety standards. Always inspects all equipment for physical, electrical and mechanical hazards and reports all hazards promptly.
Prevents cross contamination, using appropriate means. Always keeps work area clean and in a sanitary condition, disinfects all exposed surfaces after use. Follows infection control procedures as set forth in manual.
May assist in procedures not routinely taught.
Attends departmental staff and technologist meetings routinely.
Attends educational seminars as staffing allows and reports education gained to manager.
Develops film using automatic processor if using film. Sends images to PACS when appropriate. Is familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on PACS.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the hospital, medical staff, and community.
Assists in administering first aid as necessary. Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.
Completes exams and transfers patients in a timely manner.
Utilizes time in an efficient manner. Consistently on time and ready to work, does not require wake up time.
Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments.
Fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications.
May have access to cabinets that house emergency medication kits, contrast reaction kits, commercially prepared kits, and to prepare and label medications that are provided to licensed personnel authorized to administer.
Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies and medications they stock.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$45.53 -$68.30If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Skills Required
- Basic Life Support certification
- Hold at least two ARDMS credentials: RDMS Abdomen, RDMS Breast, RDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology, RDMS Pediatric Sonography, or Registered Vascular Technologist
- Successful completion of a formal sonography program of at least 18 months
- At least three years of experience in medical sonography
- Proficiency in pediatric, obstetric, transvaginal, transabdominal, abdominal, breast, vascular, renal, thyroid, and scrotal ultrasound
- Ability to perform or assist with ultrasound-guided biopsy, abscess drainage, and interventional procedures
What We Do
Established in 1963, Kaweah Health is one of the area’s most progressive healthcare providers. With more than 400 physicians and 4,800 employees – more than 1,000 of which are registered nurses – Kaweah Health provides the people living and working in California’s bustling Central Valley with access to high-quality health care just minutes from home. Kaweah Health is an eight-campus, 613-bed healthcare organization based in Visalia, California, devoted to serving central California residents. Our areas of excellence include cardiac services, orthopedics, surgical services and obstetrics. We offer an array of other services – physical therapy, cancer care, imaging, diabetes education and more to help people live healthier lives. We offer general, specialty and sub-specialty care in a full-range of medical fields. We offer six accredited Graduate Medical Education Programs training physicians of tomorrow in emergency medicine, family medicine, surgery, psychiatry, anesthesia and a transitional year program. We are the only level III trauma center in Tulare and Kings counties. We are the first in Tulare County to offer robotic surgery for gynecologic, urologic and general surgery procedures. We are the first hospital in California to install Artis Zeego advanced 3D imaging equipment in operating room. We are home to the most advanced endourology suite in the region with GreenLight Laser Therapy providing minimally-invasive relief for enlarged prostates. We are the only comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program in the South Valley. We are the only accredited amputation specialty program in the Central Valley and the only accredited stroke program in Tulare and Kings counties. We have everything from a well-respected pediatric hospitalist program to nationally-recognized orthopedic and cancer programs. We offer an expansive rural health clinic system serving residents countywide.
