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INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES

through community

At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 135 years and has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.

CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

Natividad may offer up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Natividad is currently seeking to fill permanent and per diem 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.

Example of Duties:

• 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
• Assume and maintain responsibility for accurate data collection and records for quality assurance procedures and as directed

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
 
Experience - Training and/or experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in cardiac sonographic examinations, including procedures.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of ultrasound physics and examination techniques; operation and care of cardiac sonography equipment; cross-sectional anatomy of the heart; principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with cardiac sonography; and procedures and use of monitoring equipment and aseptic techniques.

For application materials, contact Natividad, HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA 93906; call us at (831) 783-2700; or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/3854867/cardiac-sonographer or visit https://www.natividad.com/human-resources/

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