Cardiology Technician I

Cardiology Technician I

Salary

$57,753.61 - $70,199.88 Annually

Location

Martinez, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

V8WD-2026A

Department

Health Services - Only

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TC

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The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Cardiology Technician I

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

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 Costas 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 where your contributions are valued.
• 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 be managing patients who are anxious or experiencing cardiac symptoms.
• You may be interpreting complex or abnormal cardiac readings in real time and will need to know when to escalate.
• You will need the ability to switch gears working between hospital and clinic settings.

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• 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
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Handling and Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

To read the complete job description, please click here.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

• 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. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidates 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

01

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Patient Financial Services Specialist. Be concise, limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. Although you may submit a resume or additional information, such items may not be substituted for the information requested in this questionnaire. Do not answer any question by indicating "see attached resume."

• I Understand

02

Please select the option that best represents your related experience:

• I have less than one (1) year of experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment
• I have at least one (1) year or more of full-time experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment.
• I have a certificate of completion of an electrocardiography course issued by an accredited college or vocational school.
• I do not have experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment

03

Do you have either of the following certifications (select all that apply):

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross
• I do not have either certificate

04

How many years of experience do you have operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment:

• None or less than one (1) year of experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment
• At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment
• At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment
• At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment
• Four (4) or more years of experience operating an electrocardiograph machine and related equipment

05

Are you able to recognize basic cardiac arrhythmias on an EKG tracing?

• Yes, I am able to recognize basic cardiac arrhythmias on an EKG tracing
• No, I am not able to recognize basic cardiac arrhythmias on an EKG tracing

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, please select which of the following that you're able to identify.

• Sinus Rhythms
• Atrial Rhythms
• Ventricular Rhythms
• Common Blocks
• None of the above

07

How many Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies have you responded to?

• I have not responded to any Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies
• I have responded to 1-2 Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies
• I have responded to 3-8 Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies
• I have responded to 9+ Code Blue or Rapid Response emergencies

08

How many years of experience do you have conducting Stress Tests?

• None or less than one (1) year of experience conducting stress tests
• At least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience conducting stress tests
• At least three (3) years but less than six (6) years of experience conducting stress tests
• At least six (6) years but less than nine (9) years of experience conducting stress tests
• Nine (9) or more years of experience conducting stress tests

09

What Stress Test modalities have you performed?

• Treadmill Stress Test
• Stress Echo
• Dobutamine Stress Echo
• Nuclear Medicine Myocardial Perfusion Study (Lexiscan)
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have performing Holter monitor placement and setup?

• None or less than one (1) year of experience performing Holter monitor placement and setup
• At least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience performing Holter monitor placement and setup
• At least three (3) years but less than six (6) years of experience performing Holter monitor placement and setup
• At least six (6) years but less than nine (9) years of experience performing Holter monitor placement and setup
• Nine (9) or more years of experience performing Holter monitor placement and setup

11

I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Phone exams@cchealth.org