Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

Natividad is currently seeking to fill full-time 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.

Natividad may offer up to a $15,000.00 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Specific Skills
  • 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
Responsible For
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
Additional Requirements
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 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.
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Working Knowledge of:
  1. Ultrasound physics and examination techniques
  2. Operation and care of cardiac sonography equipment
  3. Cross-sectional anatomy of the heart
  4. Principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with cardiac sonography
  5. Procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques
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)

Experience Requirements
2
Job Location
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, CA
Salary
$55.704-$76.081 per hour

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