Ultrasound Technologist I

We are looking for someone who is: Able to understand and follow written and oral instructions Able to work tactfully, sympathetically, and effectively with various types and conditions of patients with minimum supervision Able to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality A few reasons you might love this job: Never a dull day!

Intermediate to fast paced working environment Will face challenging situations What you will typically be responsible for: Performing diagnostic imaging in the modality of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Operating a variety of diagnostic ultrasound equipment Applying high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients through the use of transducers to produce images of internal organs for diagnostic interpretation To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications Certificates Required: Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; and a valid certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.

Substitution: Proof of graduation from an accredited ultrasound training program and eligibility for the RDMS examination may be substituted for the required certification.

Incumbents must successfully pass the RDMS examination within six (6) months of hire. Selection Process 1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.

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Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. 3.

Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%) 4.Candidates must receive a score of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County's Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits 01 Indicate all position types you would consider.

Permanent Full-Time (Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, full fringe benefits) Permanent Part-Time (Regularly scheduled less than 40 hours per week; prorated vacation, sick leave; eligible for medical/dental benefits; retirement plan) Temporary - Limited Term Employment (A limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, eligible for paid time off if assignment exceeds one (1) year) Permanent Intermittent (Irregular, unscheduled employment on an on-call or per diem basis, paid hourly; must be available to work every other weekend; scheduled for one major and three minor holidays.

Prorated vacation and sick leave; medical coverage available wholly at employee's expense) 02 Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank of the employment list.

You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training, and or/experience beyond the minimum qualifications.

I understand the above information. 03 Please select the option that best represents how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position: I have a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; and a valid certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.

I have proof of graduation from an accredited ultrasound training program and eligibility for the RDMS examination; and a valid certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.

I DO NOT have one or all the certificates as listed in the choices above. 04 Please indicate the number of procedures you have performed in the last month as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

OB/GYN None 1-5 procedures 5-10 procedures More than 10 procedures 05 Please indicate the number of procedures you have performed in the last month as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Pelvic None 1-5 procedures 5-10 procedures More than 10 procedures 06 Please indicate the number of procedures you have performed in the last month as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Abdominal None 1-5 procedures 5-10 procedures More than 10 procedures 07 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Doppler (DVT) None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 08 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Testicles None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 09 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Neonatal None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 10 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Biophysical Profiles None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 11 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Carotid Doppler None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 12 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Transvaginal None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 13 Please indicate the average number of procedures you have performed in the last six months as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist?

Transrectal None 1-15 procedures 15-25 procedures More than 25 procedures 14 How long have you performed diagnostic ultrasound procedures? 1-6 months 6-12 months 12-18 months 18-24 + months I do not have any experience. 15 How many months of experience do you have using the following patient care electronic medical systems?

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 6-12 months 12 -24 months More than 24 months I do not have any experience. 16 How many months of experience do you have using the following patient care electronic medical systems?

Teleradiology 6-12 months 12 -24 months More than 24 months I do not have any experience. 17 How many months of experience do you have using the following patient care electronic medical systems?

Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) 6-12 months 12 -24 months More than 24 months I do not have any experience. 18 List any other patient care electronic medical systems you have used: (Type N/A if you have not used any other electronic medical system.) 19 How many months of experience do you have using the patient care electronic medical systems you listed above?

N/A 6-12 months 12 -24 months More than 24 months 20 Do you have experience using GE ultrasound equipment? Yes No 21 Which of the following certifications do you possess?

Select all that apply: (You must submit a copy with your application.) OB/GYN Breast Abdomen None 22 I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them.

I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the applications are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

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