Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner - Monterey County Health Department

Training and on-going clinical supervision are provided in the following areas: • Pelvic examination • Colposcopy, anoscopy, and photography of injuries • Documentation of evidence and sites of injury • Evidentiary examination of the adult/adolescent and pediatric victim • Evidentiary exam of the Suspect This is a temporary, at- will position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise in the Health Department. **Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE** Will have a minimum of one year’s experience as a Registered Nurse or Physician’s Assistant, demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Some knowledge of: • The use, administration and effects of medications, basic lab values, substance abuse • Human anatomy and physiology • Human growth and development • Behavioral Health as it relates to trauma associated with sexual assault • Screening for illness and injury and making appropriate referrals **Skill and ability to:** • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and effective communication with multidisciplinary personnel • Ability to work long hours and various shifts under mental and physical strain, including standing for long periods of time for the purposes of performing sexual assault forensic exams • Ability to use digital camera and information technology for the purposes of performing and documenting sexual assault forensic exams, processing evidence and ordering laboratory tests, and accessing lab results • Ability to chart legibly, concisely, and accurately • Ability to protect the rights of patients and maintain confidentiality • Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing **Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:** • Excellent and courteous customer service • Strong work ethic • Highly motivated • Compassionate • Able to multi-task and think critically • Able to effective self-monitor **Conditions of Employment:** • Possess and maintain a valid and active California license as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California • Successfully pass a pre- employment drug test as a condition of employment with Monterey County • Successfully pass a pre-employment background check • Apply for credentialing at Natividad Medical Center after completing necessary requirements to do so. For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at: https://www2.co.monterey.ca.us/pages/hr/class-specs/52A93.pdf (Download PDF reader) **Additional Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES TO APPLY: **Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 by the Priority Screen Date: Friday, February 5, 2021: • Monterey County Employment Application • Response to the Supplemental Questions Or **apply on- line at:**https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/2959616/sexual- assault-forensic-examiner-per-diem?page=4&pagetype;=jobOpportunitiesJobs Resumes may be submitted in addition to, but will not be accepted in lieu of, required application materials. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4394.