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Organization:

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

Position Overview:

As a Sonographer, you will perform a wide range of routine and specialized ultrasound procedures with precision and confidence, delivering high-quality diagnostic images that support accurate clinical decisions. You’ll work independently, applying advanced clinical judgment and technical expertise in complex cases to ensure timely and reliable results.

Your role is pivotal in building trust and cooperation with patients and their support networks through compassionate care, thorough assessments, and clear communication. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare teams to support diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you may contribute to departmental excellence by mentoring new staff and performing advanced procedures. All work is conducted in strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations to uphold patient safety, privacy, and quality standards.

**Job Description** :

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines._

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

Must possess two of the following:

AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire

BR-Breast certification Upon Hire

FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire

OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire

PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire

RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

Proficient in performing sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline

Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

Ability to:

• prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

• identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

• ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

• build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Thursday, Tuesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.37 to $91.71 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_