Cardiac Sonographer III

Salary : $155,995.84 - $189,003.36 Annually

Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Number : 25-S9G-B

Department : Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 01

Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of cardiac sonography procedures, ensures proper functioning of sonography equipment, assists physician in related procedures, and may lead staff.

Please note : All applicants are required to attach proof of valid licenses and / or certificates. Applicants that do not attach proof to their application will be rejected.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies in the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) enterprise. This may include full-time, part-time, and per diem / extra help opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60 specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

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Typical Tasks

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• May lead other staff engaged in a variety of work related to cardiac sonography processes;
• Interprets and explains new, current, or revised procedures to staff, clients, and other departments, as appropriate;
• Assists in preparing and adjusting staff schedules;
• Assigns, distributes, and adjusts workloads of team members;
• May be assigned special projects as defined by the department manager;
• Performs intra-cardiac echo in structural heart procedures, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR);
• Maintains sterilization of area and all equipment according to sterility and radiation safety practices related to TAVR procedures;
• Performs Cardiac Sonography procedures in a dedicated Pediatrics program;
• Orients and assists in the training of student technologists, interns / residents, and Cardiac Sonographers in sonography procedures;
• Performs cardiac ultrasounds, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and bubble studies;
• Assists physician with the performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures;
• Performs contrast, dobutamine stress, and exercise stress echocardiography procedures;
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed;
• Selects ultrasound and ancillary equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications / protocol of examination;
• Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physician's orders for the area of the heart to be examined;
• Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure;
• Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images, and presents completed sonograms to physician;
• Prepares, instructs, and positions patient for ultrasound procedures;
• Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the Cardiologist or other qualified medical professional;
• Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment;
• Labels permanent records of scans or identifies images, manipulates images, and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network;
• Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;
• Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels;
• Submits work orders and reports equipment issues to Manager in a timely fashion to assure proper working order of all echocardiology equipment;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :

Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program.

Five (5) years of full-time experience performing cardiac sonography procedures.

Special Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Physical Requirements

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer :

a) Name of employer

b) Job title(s)

c) Start / end dates of employment

d) Number of hours worked per week

e) Job duties performed A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete, or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a Competitive Rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Have you graduated from an Accredited Cardiac Sonography program?

Please list the name of the accredited Cardiac Sonography program you completed, the name of the entity, and if relevant, the type of degree / certification. If none, type N / A.

How many years of experience do you possess performing cardiac sonography procedures?

Describe your experience performing cardiac sonography procedures. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N / A.

Do you possess a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or any Echocardiography-related certification issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)?

Please select the ARDMS / CCI certification(s) you possess :

If you possess any certifications addressed in the previous question, please list the certification(s) you possess, your certification number(s), the area / s of specialty, and the expiration date(s). Please attach proof. If none, type N / A.

Please select all of the programs / procedures / systems that you have experience using :

Describe your experience in each program / system that you selected in the previous question. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N / A.

Please identify the hospital you are currently working at. If none, please select n / a.

How did you find out about this job?

If you selected an event / fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N / A.

Required Question

Salary : $155,996 - $189,003