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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Sonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Oct 31
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required at hire.
  • A Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certificate from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is required at hire.
  • Hospital-setting experience is required.
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety, safety precautions, and infection control practices is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ultrasound imaging services in accordance with physicians' orders, prepare ultrasound rooms and diagnostic equipment, perform testing according to safety standards, develop films, exercise professional judgment and medical ethics, apply age-specific growth and development knowledge, and maintain patient and staff confidentiality.
  • Perform ultrasound procedures using appropriate equipment and clinical protocols; position patients, evaluate image quality and identification, provide age-appropriate patient education, address patient concerns, verify procedures against physicians' orders and prescriptions, contact physicians about discrepancies, complete required documentation, and assist radiologists as needed.
  • Accurately enter patient information into the departmental computer system, check patients in for the appropriate radiological procedure using IDX-Rad, select the correct account, and complete procedures as directed in IDX-Rad.
  • Provide timely and responsive services to patients, physicians, and employees; communicate delays and how they are being addressed; promote patient-focused care; prepare, schedule, and teach patients about procedures; and maintain confidentiality.
  • Follow radiation-safety procedures, perform equipment checks, adhere to patient and regulatory standards, complete quality assurance and quality control activities, verify patient identity, observe and report changes in patient condition, ascertain allergy status when medications are given, respond to contrast reactions, and assist with first aid and Code 199 procedures.
  • Observe patients during procedures and report unusual occurrences or changes in condition; arrive ready for assigned shifts and take breaks at appropriate times; maintain a clean and stocked radiology room; identify staff training needs and participate in policy and procedure development; communicate concerns to lead technologists and management; work with colleagues to perform radiological procedures; rotate shifts and assignments, including surgery and portable coverage; take assigned standby call; and follow personal protective equipment, universal precautions, medical waste, infection control, safety, and other OSHA policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of ultrasound experience is preferred.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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