Medical Imaging Specialist II - Ultrasound - Ambulatory Care

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols;
• Operates various portable and stationary ultrasound machines throughout the clinic to obtain images for diagnostic interpretation by Radiologists;
• Completes billing processes for each patient encounter utilizing all Radiology department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system;
• Independently performs the full range of sonographic examinations that require a comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and sonographic principles;
• Performs Ob/Gyn sonograms biophysical profiles and AFIs (Amniotic Fluid Index);
• Assists with amniocentesis procedures;
• Performs sonographic evaluations of fetal morphology age growth assessment and color doppler studies;
• Performs ultrasound exams utilizing different scanning modalities as required by the patients condition and/or examination requested;
• Evaluates images for quality;
• Works with physicians nursing staff and schedulers to ensure patients are seen promptly;
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table before and after each procedure;
• Assist with inventory control and purchasing of supplies for assigned area; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• 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/vascular experience. (NOTE: this experience cannot be used to satisfy the experience required below).

AND
Two (2) years of experience performing the duties in Ultrasound

Necessary Special Requirements:

• All specialty areas require CPR certification.
• Ultrasonographer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification

DESIRED

• Fetal Ultrasound experience
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS) Certification
• Experience performing ultrasounds to support MaternalFetal Medicine including complex diagnostic anatomical scans for fetal anomalies

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Anatomy physiology physics and medical terminology as it relates to each imaging modality
• Complex diagnostic anatomical scans
• Exam specific requirements when imaging neonates pediatric and adult patients
• Adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Documentation required for exam billing processes
• General imaging patient care practices/operations utilized in a hospital setting

Skill in:

• Positioning patients for image acquisition
• Shielding patients per ALARA
• Recognizing and evaluating projected images for clarity content and scope of examination

Demonstrated ability to:

• Perform routing complex and specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics
• Proficiently perform exams requiring sterile field setup and maintenance
• Exercise a high degree of tact courtesy poise sensitivity and respect when explaining procedures to patients
• Provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation
• Establish effective working relationships with patients physicians and staff
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 20 2025.

To apply online please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call (805)for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION Pass/Fail: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the written examination.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough preemployment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Nathan Wood by email at or by telephone at (805).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.