Under general supervision, prepares and positions patients for a variety of medical imaging procedures ranging from routine diagnostic x-rays to highly-specialized diagnostic tests.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Ventura County Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care seeks a highly skilled Ultrasound Specialist to join our team, specializing in radiologic imaging with a strong emphasis on maternal-fetal medicine. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the care of high-risk pregnancies, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to ensure the best outcomes for both mother and fetus.
THE POSITION
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of expectant mothers and their babies, ensuring the highest standard of care through advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques. If you are a dedicated imaging specialist with a passion for maternal-fetal medicine, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
The Radiologic Specialist II will possess the necessary certifications, licenses and experience to perform the duties in Echocardiography and Ultrasound.
 
Radiologic Specialist II is the journey level of the Radiologic Specialist series. Incumbents have a minimum of two (2) years of experience and perform their duties more independently in their respective specialty areas.
 
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
 
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care
Radiologic Specialist II is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only, which is a Regular position.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 
OPENING DATE: 7/1/24
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.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 machine throughout the clinic to obtain images for diagnostic interpretation by Radiologists;
• 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 AFI's;
• 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 patient's condition and/or examination requested;
• Evaluates images for quality;
• Works with physicians, nursing staff and schedulers to ensure patients are seen promptly;
• Assist in training and education of patients, employees, physicians, students and/or other healthcare professionals;
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table before and after each procedure;
• Assist with inventory control and purchasing of supplies for assigned area;
• Completes billing processes for each patient encounter, utilizing all Radiology department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record; 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 two-year allied health education program that is patient-care 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 OR
• Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any major and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. (NOTE: this experience cannot be used to satisfy the experience required below).

AND
Minimum one (2) years of experience performing the duties in Ultrasound and Echocardiography.
 Necessary Special Requirements:
All specialty areas require CPR certification.
 
In addition, the certifications listed below are required for the specific specialties within the Radiologic Specialist II assignment.
 
Ultrasonographer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification
 
DESIRED

• Fetal Echocardiogram experience
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS) Certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Anatomy, physiology, physics and medical terminology as it relates to each imaging modality.
• Complex diagnostic anatomical scans.
• Biophysical profiles, non-stress tests, AFI’s, amniocentesis procedures, fetal morphology, age, growth, assessment, and color doppler studies.
• 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:

•  Performing ultrasounds to support Maternal-Fetal Medicine, including
   complex diagnostic anatomical scans for fetal anomalies
• 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 and complex and/or specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics.
• Proficiently perform exams requiring sterile field set-up 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: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
 
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, 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 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 applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – Qualifying: 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 pre-employment, 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 e-mail at nathan.wood@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.
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.