Sonographer

Sutter Health

. Perform routine and specialized diagnostic sonography procedures according to role level and complexity .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72 - $116 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic sonography procedures, producing high-quality images, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to regulations. Proficient in operating imaging equipment and effectively communicating with patients and healthcare providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ARDMS CertificationBLS CertificationDiagnostic Sonography PrinciplesImaging Equipment OperationPatient Privacy Compliance

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Sonography ProceduresHigh-Quality Image ProductionHuman Anatomy KnowledgeMedical Terminology UnderstandingImaging Equipment MaintenanceTrauma ResponsePatient AssessmentTime ManagementProblem-SolvingPrioritization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

ARDMS CertificationBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealthcare RegulationsDiagnostic ImagingSonography CertificationsPatient PHI Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic sonography procedures according to role level and complexity
Produce high-quality images for physicians and healthcare providers to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention
Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers
Operate and maintain imaging equipment and recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Respond to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and hospital emergencies as applicable to role level
Ensure patient privacy and safety while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations and procedures
Work independently and collaboratively to complete multiple assignments within established timeframes
Perform specific procedures and orient or provide informal guidance to other staff as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification (within 90 days of hire for Sonographer I; upon hire for Sonographer II/III)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification upon hire
Sonographer II: must possess two of AB, BR, FE, OB/GYN, PS, or RVT certifications
Sonographer III: must possess three of AB, BR, FE, OB/GYN, PS, or RVT certifications
Sonographer II: 2 years of recent relevant experience
Sonographer III: 5 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and imaging equipment
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Microsoft Office Suite and RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS knowledge
Ability to protect patient PHI and comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Written and verbal communication, time management, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Regular employee status
Full-time schedule