Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem - Echocardiology (Finance)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Echocardiology Department at Riverside University Health System's Medical Center seeks a Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer to join our team.

This position will perform Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac echos, Stress echos, and Transthoracic and Transesophageal echos on an all-age patient population. and must u nderstand, operate, adjust, and care for sonographic imaging equipment, deal effectively with and understand the various types and conditions of patients, produce quality images, prepare records and reports, provide or assist with CPR, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and fellow workers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in operating, adjusting, and maintaining sonographic imaging equipment
• Capable of dealing effectively with and understanding various types and conditions of patients
• Ability to produce quality images
• Skilled in preparing records and reports
• Ability to provide or assist with CPR
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and fellow workers
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods specific to the specialty area
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing sonography

Schedule:

5/8 - The position requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility based on departmental needs. Weekend shifts may also be required as needed.

Meet the Team! RUHS Website

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform transthoracic echocardiography, including regular, contrast and Dobutamine types, as a separate procedure in conjunction with Cardiac Stress Testing procedures to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or abnormalities; select the appropriate transducers for the specific examination; select and store images for diagnosis by the cardiology staff; assist the cardiology staff with performing the above testing procedures as required.
• Demonstrate customer service; establish and promote positive interpersonal relations; function within the team concept with the patient as the focus; greet, interact, offer assistance, answer questions, provide information regarding programs and services, explain testing procedures, and witness informed consent.
• Prepare preliminary reports as determined by the cardiology staff; review images obtained and stored, and final reports with cardiology staff; prepare final reports for inclusion in the patient's medical record using available report generation hardware and software; maintain retrievable records of studies done using appropriate storage media.
• Perform procedures; set up patient and equipment; assess and monitor patient throughout exercise stress and pharmacologic stress testing; deliver age-specific patient care while considering factors related to the safe and effective use of technology and resources; inspect and adjust malfunctioning electro-diagnostic equipment to restore it to use or notifying supervisor of needed repairs.
• Assist lead personnel with monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of service and office supplies; maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Evaluate new products, techniques, and equipment for possible future use; participate in developing new techniques and procedures; prepare protocols and instructional materials for new equipment and techniques based upon the manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certificates:
Basic Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association (BLS).

AND

Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

OR

Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

AND

Education: Successful completion of a Cardiac Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or completion of cardiovascular sonography education from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

OR

Experience: Two years of full-time experience in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (Echocardiography) supervised by a Cardiologist in an acute care setting.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What's Next?
Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman at JEastman@rivco.org

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.