Position Description
Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis until the positions are filled. Please allow (2) weeks for screening of applications. This eligible list will be utilized to fill future permanent and Per Diem positions as they arise Exam#23/50R35/01SS.
Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Natividad is currently seeking to fill permanent Cardiac Sonographer positions. The Cardiac Sonographer, Under general supervision, performs non-invasive cardiac sonography examinations, produces images of the heart and major vessels for use by a physician in the diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of the heart and major vessels; performs EKG’s; and performs related work as required.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
Examples of Duties
The Significant Duties Of The Position Are As Follows
- Select the proper type of image or mode to provide Cardiologist with necessary information through M-mode and two-dimensional images
- Adjust equipment controls according to protocol and specific orders
- Move transducer by hand and observe sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced
- Obtain standardized cardiac sonographic images of patient
- Recognize gross abnormalities which can be critical and notify Cardiologist immediately
- Maintain the equipment and supplies used in cardiac sonography, including recognizing common equipment malfunctions and making minor repairs or adjustments as required
- Perform electrocardiograph (EKG) procedures within established guidelines as necessary
- Maintain procedural competence in cardiac imaging; may participate in quality improvement efforts
- Explain examination process to the patient; prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for examination and throughout the procedure
- Perform bedside examinations when required
- Assist Cardiologist with ultrasonic guided procedures
- Perform first aid as necessary
- Assume and maintain responsibility for accurate data collection and records for quality assurance procedures and as directed
- Perform related duties as assigned
Examples Of Experience/Education/Training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Working Knowledge Of
- Ultrasound physics and examination techniques
- Operation and care of cardiac sonography equipment
- Cross-sectional anatomy of the heart
- Principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with cardiac sonography
- Procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques
Skill and Ability to:
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Deal tactfully, sympathetically and effectively with various types and conditions of patients with minimum supervision; deal tactfully and professionally with physicians
- Operate and care for cardiac ultrasound equipment in the performance of cardiac ultrasound procedures
- Operate electrograph equipment
- Position patients and make sharp, clear images of designated areas
- Write and communicate effectively
- Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment and computer databases and programs common to echocardiography activities
- Recognize life threatening pathology
- Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients in a variety of conditions even in stressful situations
- Perform emergency first aid and CPR
- Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems
- Maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education; and adapt to changing technologies
- Maintain accurate records
Examples Of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Education
Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Experience
Two (2) years of training and/or experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in cardiac sonographic examinations, including procedures
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
- REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at
www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to:
AscensionIL@Natividad.com . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to
the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link:
Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses
must complete and
email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov
SPECIAL NOTES
- If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2713.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.
- Cardiac Sonographer Per-Diem salary rate is: $62.688 - $85.619 per hour .
