Cardiac Ultrasonographer

Job Description:

Cardiac Ultrasonographer

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit
Closing Date: Open Until Filled


**RE-ANNOUNCEMENT **

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) permanent full-time Cardiac Ultrasonographer position assigned to the Cardiology Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA. This position is required to work a rotating schedule.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital that offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Cardiac Ultrasonographer at CCRMC is for you! Are you great at performing diagnostic cardiac sonography? Make a positive impact on your community and apply today!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable. You will be responding to Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies.
• Responsible. You will be transporting equipment to assigned locations.
• Communicative. You will be explaining methods of procedure to patients.
• Focused. You will be monitoring the recording procedures to discern artifacts or abnormalities.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Handling echocardiograms.
• Assist in performing stress echocardiograms.
• Charting patient information.
• Scheduling appointments.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work in a positive learning environment.
• You will work with a diverse group of patients, customers, and co-workers.
• You will make a significant difference in the surrounding community.
• We offer fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal time off, and a great retirement plan!
• You can be eligible for On-Call Duty and Call Back Time pay. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), page 129: MOU_2022-2026_TEAMSTERS-856 (ca.gov)

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have to exercise your time management and organizational skills in this fast-paced working environment.
• You may have challenging workloads.

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations.
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Action & Results Focused: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work.

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

Certificate Required: Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); AND a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross .

Applicants must attach a copy of their certificate to the application .

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

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 identity, 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

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$106,993.20 - $130,050.96 Annually