• 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

• 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

• 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 CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

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.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Personnel Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• 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 position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits.
•  Cardiac Sonographer Per-Diem salary rate is: $59.920 - $81.838 per hour.

$9,284.08 - $12,680.20 Monthly

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