Sonographer III
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Sonographer III at Kaiser Permanente summary: A Sonographer III
operates ultrasound equipment to produce two-dimensional images of
internal organs for diagnostic purposes under clinical direction.
They prepare patients, adjust equipment settings, capture
diagnostic images, and maintain patient records while ensuring
high-quality and safe procedures. This role requires multiple
specialized sonography certifications and at least three years of
continuous ultrasound experience. Job Summary: Under the direction
of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/ Imaging
Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable,
produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs
for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of
malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure
optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and
safe processes. Essential Responsibilities: Exhibiting a high
degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient
to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and
positions patient for examination. Selects equipment for use in
ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to
organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of
test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and
records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip
printout, or film. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area
of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality
of ultrasonic pattern produced. Photographs images of organs shown
on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to
obtain permanent record of internal examination. Keys test data and
patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to
maintain record of test results. Orients new hires. Performs other
related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job
has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 864 Basic
Qualifications: Experience Must have equivalent of three (3) years
of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years
with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last
four (4)years. Education High School Diploma/GED required. License,
Certification, Registration The candidate must have 3 from the
following list: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers Registered Vascular Technician Certificate from
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Reg Diagnostic
Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification from American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Reg Diagnostic Med
Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification from American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registered Diagnostic
Cardiac Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registered Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registered Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate from American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registered Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Basic Life Support Additional
Requirements: NT certification is required to perform genetic
screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired
without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90
days of hire. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Keywords: ultrasound
imaging, sonography, diagnostic sonographer, medical imaging,
patient care, ultrasound equipment, internal organs, diagnostic
procedures, medical certification, radiology support
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara , Sonographer III, Healthcare , Santa Clara, California
