Ultrasound Specialist IV

Ultrasound Specialist IV

Recruitment #0926-RH5154-DP

Approximate Salary $9,195.27 - $11,176.91/month

Opening Date 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM

Closing Date 9/24/2026 11:59:00 PM

Employment Type

Full-Time

Analyst Drew Spruell

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions.
• Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display.
• Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities.
• Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs.
• Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results.
• Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology student interns, resident physicians and others: monitors students’ performance of procedures, correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods. Documents students progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Trains, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of ultrasound technologist and Radiologic Technologists assigned to ultrasound: schedules assigned staff.
• Evaluates and recommends changes in procedures, equipment and other aspects of ultrasound unit.
• May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: Four years of full-time paid work experience performing ultrasound examinations in a physician's office, clinic or hospital including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist III in San Joaquin County.

OR PATTERN II

Education: Graduation from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program.

Experience: Three years of experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist III in San Joaquin County.

OR PATTERN III

Education: Graduation from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related.

Experience: Four years of full time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist III in San Joaquin County.

AND

Special Requirement: Must demonstrate competence to perform at least three ultrasound modalities such as abdominal, cardiovascular, vascular, obstetrical/gynecological ultrasound procedures.

Certification: Certification as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Certification in Mammography by the Department of Health, State of California may be required.

The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound and mammography procedures, physical and organic…