Ultrasonographer PDP IIIIIIV
Ultrasonographer PDP IIIIIIV
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Description
PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool II: $38.84 per hour
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool III: $45.88 per hour
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool IV: $49.41 per hour
Under general supervision (Rad Tech PDP II) or direction (Rad Tech PDP III/IV) prepares and positions patients for various medical imaging procedures makes exposures and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned ultrasonographer with extensive years of experience conducting ultrasounds in a hospital setting. They are adaptable and highly skilled in performing accurate and detailed imaging studies while maintaining a compassionate and patientcentered approach.
Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool II/III/IV are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Per Diem Pool vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one 1 vacancy.
NOTE: If appointed at a lower level incumbent may be promoted to higher levels without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements demonstrating satisfactory performance and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: February 3 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved departmental procedure;
- Assists in maintaining files records and reports according to departmental policy;
- Works in pressure situations with staff physicians and critically ill patients;
- Completes documentation associated with the examination and billing processes utilizing department information systems;
- Assists lifts and transports patients to and from Ultrasound department;
- Participates in the Ultrasound Standby rotation;
- Works at both VCMC and SPH Ultrasound departments;
- Transports patients to and from the radiology department when necessary; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool II- Graduation from a single twoyear allied health education program that is patientcare related; OR
- Graduation from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP) that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology; OR
- Bachelors degree in sonography or vascular technology; OR
- Bachelors degree in any major and the equivalent of one 1 year of fulltime clinical ultrasound experience. (NOTE: this experience cannot be used to satisfy other experience requirements outlined below for Radiologic Technologist III and IV)
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool III
In addition to the requirements for Rad Tech PDP II the Rad Tech PDP III also requires:- A minimum of one 1 year of ultrasound experience
Radiologic Technologist Per Diem Pool IV
In addition to the requirements for Rad Tech PDP II the Rad Tech PDP IV also requires:- A minimum of five 5 years of ultrasound experience
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Must have completed coursework and/or training with a focus onultrasound diagnostic medical sonography diagnostic cardiac sonography vascular technology or a closely related field
- Must be willing and able to obtain American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in an ultrasound specialty within one year of hire
- Must be willing to work various shifts at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. This includes but is not limited to weekends holidays standby and callback shifts
- Must possess a valid CPR certificate by date of hire and maintain it thereafter
DESIRED:- Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification
NOTE: Duties are performed in an acute care setting and include frequent lifting of and/or transportation of patients by wheelchair or gurney/stretcher; moving imaging equipment to patients bedside for portable studies and standing for extended periods of time; possible continued exposure to xradiation scatter; and exposure to various types of infectious diseases blood body tissues or excretions.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of: anatomy physiology physics and medical terminology as it relates to ultrasound; adherence to HIPAA regulations; exam specific requirements when imaging neonates pediatric and adult patients; and documentation required for exam billing processes.
Skill in positioning patients for image acquisition including shielding per ALARA.
Demonstrated ability to: perform routine and complex and/or specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics; establish effective working relationships with patients physicians and staff; provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and proficiently perform exams requiring sterile field setup and maintenance.Recruitment Process
Employment Type
Grant
