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Pediatric/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Primary Location Denver, Colorado Facility Name Franklin Medical Offices Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Variable Salary $53.59 - $77.04 / hour
Job Number 1397871 Date Posted 12/11/2025
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Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound procedures on patients to include, but not limited to; Pediatric specific exams, adult general, gynecological, and vascular. Provides patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; and performs administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.

  • Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance with Radiologists instructions, and using knowledge of ultrasound techniques and procedures, anatomical and pathological relationships, and the contour and composition of the body. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

  • Courteously instructs patients and family members regarding preparation for examination; explains procedures to be performed. Positions patients to obtain desired images in accordance with physicians instructions and using knowledge of human anatomy. Monitors images and identifies anatomical structures. Makes necessary adjustments to obtain optimal images. Labels images as appropriate. Operates and maintains image recording equipment.

  • Instructs patient, in a courteous manner, regarding imaging procedures. Positions patients and operates imaging equipment following established practice guidelines.  Reviews images for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards.  Submits images for interpretation by radiologist or designee. Practices ALARA principles.

  • Assists with procedures such as interventional procedures, provides patient education; obtains informed consent as needed. Practices sterile techniques and standard precautions.

  • Follows established quality assurance/quality control program. monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

  • Maintains inventory of supplies, according to established levels. Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately both verbally and with written communication. Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served.
  • POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE:
  • Neonate - 30 days.

  • Infancy -30 days to 1 yr.

  • Toddlers - 1 yr. to 3 yrs.

  • Pre-schoolers- 3yrs. to 5 yrs.

  • School age - 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.

  • Adolescent - 13 yrs. to 18 yrs.

  • Adult - 18 yrs to 65 yrs.

  • May work with students and may be required to work at the reception desk or on the phones to schedule appointments. Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice.

  • Performs other duties as required.  May include assisting in other areas of the department. May require working with radiant energy sources, and with biological and/or hazardous materials.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Minimum two (2) years Pediatric experience as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
  • Minimum two (2) years of college level education or two (2) years equivalent experience in a health care field.
  • Completion of an approved training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency (GED) Diploma.
License, Certification, Registration

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Pediatric Sonography Certification within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
     

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Vascular Sonography within 12 months of hire
     
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to operate Diagnostic Ultrasound equipment and perform related technical procedures.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Excellent customer service skills required, with a focus on patient centered care.
  • Basic computer skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One (1) year work experience in a Pediatric Hospital setting.
  • Current registry at time of hire in Vascular and Pediatrics (PS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RVT), the ARRT (VS) or CCI (RVS) preferred.

 

Pediatric Sonographer PRN, custom schedule and coverage area. variable coverage based on candidates' preferences.

Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Franklin Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Franklin Medical Offices - Radiology-General - 1608 Pay Range: $53.59 - $77.04 / hour Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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