Cardiology Technician I

County of Contra Costa; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government health department in Martinez, CA, is seeking a Cardiology Technician I to provide patient care and perform EKGs and cardiac stress tests. The ideal candidate should have experience with electrocardiograph machines and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). This role requires compassion, communication skills, and the ability to work under stress while ensuring patient safety.

Benefits

Positive learning environment

Team-oriented staff

Teaching hospital benefits

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating electrocardiograph machines.
• Current BLS or CPR certification required.
• License copy must be attached to application.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in clinic and hospital settings.
• Perform EKGs and cardiac stress tests.
• Set up wearable cardiac monitors.
• Educate patients on cardiac monitors.

Skills

Analyzing & Interpreting Data

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Handling Stress

Self-Management

Listening

Customer Focus

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Certification in electrocardiography

Tools

Electrocardiograph machines

Job description

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.

The Contra Costa Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Cardiology Technician I position assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA.

Are you great at comforting and communicating with patients? We are looking for experienced Cardiology Technicians who are comfortable responding to Code Blue emergencies and handling stressful situations. You will also have the opportunity to operate cardiac stress equipment and explain methods of procedure to patients. If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to make an impact on your community, apply today!

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is a full-service County hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services. For more than a century, Contra Costa's public hospital has been providing quality healthcare services to the entire community.

Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.
• Compassionate. You will be interacting with patients in intense situations.
• Willing to learn. You will need to continuously learn new information and tasks on the job.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing patient care in both a clinic and a hospital setting.
• Performing EKGs and cardiac stress tests.
• Setting up wearable cardiac monitors.
• Educating patients on how to care for and maintain wearable cardiac monitors.
• Charting patient information.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Assisting with codes and rapid response.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work in a positive learning environment.
• You will work with a great staff that has a positive attitude.
• You will work in a teaching hospital where questions are welcomed.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have your time and attention spread out.
• You may be involved in stressful emergencies.
• You will be responsible for covering two buildings at a time.

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
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Handling and Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Experience: One (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, in the operation of electrocardiograph machines and related equipment.

Substitution for Experience: A certificate of completion of an electrocardiography course issued by an accredited college or vocational school may be substituted for the experience.

Certification Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Application Filing and Evaluation: 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.

Training & Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated.

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.

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.

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.