| 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 130 years and, more importantly, 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. SONOGRAPHER Full-Time Natividad is currently seeking a temporary Per-Diem Sonographer to perform diagnostic medical procedures to determine OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular conditions using ultrasound imaging modalities, medical apparatus and supplies. Responsibilities include: - Examining patients using ultrasound equipment; planning exams by reviewing medical charts
- Reviewing and evaluating results of exams and giving preliminary reports to the Radiologist
- Organizing daily workload of the Ultrasound Department
- Performing routine maintenance on complex electronic medical equipment used in ultrasonography
- Performing correct infection control procedures on diagnostic equipment while scanning a patient
- Selecting proper transducer and applying correct setting for each specific exam to optimize the images
- Maintaining detailed records by completing sonographer’s findings accurately and completely, including applicable medical history in established timeframe
- Following established protocols for scanning patients
- Following critical findings policy by documenting and notifying appropriate provider
- Utilizing images from previous exam as a reference for comparison
- Using proper ergonomic position while using ultrasound equipment
- Reviewing patient’s orders to ensure correct exam for patient complaint and clarifying the order with physician, if needed
- Completing ultrasound exams within established timeframe
Requires successful completion of a course of study leading to certification as a registered sonographer AND/OR one year of experience working with patients in a hospital or clinic. Requires working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in ultrasonography; human anatomy and physiology necessary to perform ultrasound exams; medical terminology related to the administration and evaluation of ultrasound examinations and equipment; and electronic healthcare software and systems. Priority Screening Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11:59pm. Application materials received after this date will be reviewed every two weeks until position is filled. For application materials, contact Natividad, HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA 93906; call us at (831) 783-2700; or apply online at www.natividad.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatividadInspiringHealthyLives/ EOE/M/F/H/V | 
