Echocardiographic Technician Part-time
Echocardiographic Technician Part-time
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Job Description
Introduction
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two vacancies with San Joaquin County General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via email. The email account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your email often for updates. If you do not have an email account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms stress tests Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan Dobutamine stress echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients noting vital signs and reactions.
- Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms stress tests Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan Dobutamine stress echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients noting vital signs and reaction.
- Sets up equipment for tests; lays out supplies and instruments.
- Obtains pertinent clinical information from the patients referring physician patients record cardiacrelated physical findings and laboratory data to apply the necessary sonographic techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostic information; explains procedure to patient; monitors patient during procedure; notifies charge nurse or physician if patient shows signs of distress; initiates appropriate action to maintain patient or correct distress.
- Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions recognizes abnormal conditions and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display.
- Operates computer systems for report generation and image storage systems; selects correct images for acquisition and stores appropriately in database; performs echocardiography on children infants and adults; disassembles cleans and reassembles all equipment; makes minor repairs replaces defective parts.
- Mounts and labels records of procedures; makes photocopies; routes to physician for review and interpretation; maintains file of reports.
- Maintains inventory of supplies; orders as needed.
- May train other staff in the performance of any specialized procedures
- Acts as an expert resource to nursing and technical staff when complex or technical questions arise; maintains a broad knowledge of stateoftheart technology equipment and/or systems.
- Performs routine periodic quality assurance and safety checks on the ultrasound equipm
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PATTERN I
Experience:One year of experience performing cardiac diagnostic procedures including echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasounds).
Education:Completion of an approved training course in echogradiography technology or ultrasound technology.
ORPATTERN II
Certification: Possession of current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or a Registered Cardiac Vascular Technician.
KNOWLEDGE
Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular disease; echocardiography principles and procedures; guidelines and regulations pertaining to provision of echocardiography symptoms of seizures cardiac distress and normal vital signs; medical equipment and apparatus; sterile techniques; resuscitation techniques; basic filing systems.
ABILITY
Establish and maintain a sterile field; skill in the use and maintenance of specialized echocardiographic equipment; demonstrate knowledge of physiology and recognize the disease process and notify appropriate physician of problems abnormalities and signs of patient instability; explain technical procedures to patients; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; record information; perform accurately and quickly in stressful situations; follow verbal instructions; work independently to obtain required images; train others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
MobilityOccasional use of data entry devices; sitting and standing for long periods; climbing stairs and crawling; frequent walking bending squatting; LiftingFrequently from 5 to over 70 pounds; frequently restrains lifts and turns heavy objects; VisualConstant use of color perception hand/eye coordination depth perception reading/closeup work and peripheral field of vision; DexterityConstant holding reaching and grasping; frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/TalkingConstant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; occasionally talk and hear on the telephone; hear faint sounds; Emotional/PsychologicalOccasionally deals with emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma grief and death; occasional public contact and constant contact with patients; frequent decision making and constant concentration; Special RequirementsOccasionally work alone; work nights weekends and overtime; occasional travel; Environmental ConditionsFrequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt dust fumes and poor ventilation and 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.
BENEFITS
PartTime Employee Benefits: Parttime employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for parttime and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division atprior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Preemployment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a preemployment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:
They are related to the Appointing Authority or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov/department/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone:
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San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
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 www.sjgov/department/hr/eeo.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
