Ultrasound Specialist III - Part Time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 2 part-time positions in the San Joaquin County and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities. Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs. Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results. Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology and/or ultrasound students; monitors students’ performance of procedures correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods; documents students progress and maintains appropriate records. Performs all exams that are commensurate with the level of certification such as more complex ultrasound procedures and/or mammographic exams and related QC duties. May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Three years of full-time paid work experience performing ultrasound examinations in a physician's office, clinic or hospital, which included one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN II Education: Graduation from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program. Experience: Two years of experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN III Education: Graduation from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Experience: Three years of full time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. AND Special Requirement: Must demonstrate competence to perform at least two ultrasound modalities such as abdominal, cardiovascular, vascular, obstetrical/gynecological ultrasound procedures. Certification: Certification as a Radiologic Technologist and/ or Certification in Mammography by the Department of Health, State of California may be required. KNOWLEDGE The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera. ABILITY Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form: work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques; operate a variety of standard and complex equipment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time; walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Lifting-Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual-Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field vision; Dexterity-Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone: frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death: occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

PATTERN I Experience: Three years of full-time paid work experience performing ultrasound examinations in a physician's office, clinic or hospital, which included one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County.
PATTERN II Education: Graduation from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program. Experience: Two years of experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County.
PATTERN III Education: Graduation from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Experience: Three years of full time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County.
Must demonstrate competence to perform at least two ultrasound modalities such as abdominal, cardiovascular, vascular, obstetrical/gynecological ultrasound procedures.
Certification as a Radiologic Technologist and/ or Certification in Mammography by the Department of Health, State of California may be required.
The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera.
Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form: work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques; operate a variety of standard and complex equipment.

Responsibilities

Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions.
Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display.
Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities.
Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs.
Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results.
Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology and/or ultrasound students; monitors students’ performance of procedures correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods; documents students progress and maintains appropriate records.
Performs all exams that are commensurate with the level of certification such as more complex ultrasound procedures and/or mammographic exams and related QC duties.
May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed.