Cardiovascular Sonographer Trainee*

Salary : $73,694.40 - $98,820.80 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19636CS-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Division: 91325-Cardiac Cath Services
Opening Date: 11/14/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Cardiovascular Sonographer Trainees*who perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiogram examinations; explain procedures to patients and obtain informed consent from patients for testing; review, select, and store ultrasound images; prepare patients and equipment for procedures, and monitor patients before, during, and after testing. In addition, these positions assist with the training of student technologists.
*Official Title: Special Procedures Radiologic Technologist Trainee. For more information, refer to the job description.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is also accepting applications for Cardiovascular Sonographer* which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to review theCardiovascular Sonographer* announcement and apply as appropriate.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule: ARMC is a twenty-four hour facility; applicants must indicate their shift availability in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the applicationShift differentials are provided. Incumbents must be willing to work on-call shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education.

Promotion: Special Procedures Radiologic Technologist Trainees are eligible for promotion to Cardiovascular Sonographer* upon meeting the minimum requirements for said higher level classification and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess all of the following:

CERTIFICATIONOPTION 1Must possess and maintain current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential with a specialty in Adult Echocardiography (AE) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
OPTION 2Must be board eligible and pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) specialty exam for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography (AE) within one (1) year of hire.

Note: If you are applying under this option, you must have passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) OR possess a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification. Proof of completion of the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification (e.g. certificate or exam completion) is required and MUST be submitted with the application.ANDMust possess and maintain a Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support(BLS) certification.
EXPERIENCENo experience required.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) months of experience working in a medical environment.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PMResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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On-Call Availability: This position requires the ability to work On-Call shifts, as assigned. Are you able and available to work On-Call shifts?

• YES, I am able and available to work On-Call shifts.
• NO, I am NOT able or available to work On-Call shifts and understand this will remove me from consideration for this recruitment.

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Per-Diem Interest: Are you interested in being referred to a Per-Diem position?

• Yes
• No

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Certification Option 1: Do you possess a current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)?Please note that certification in other specialties (such as obstetric/gynecological, abdominal) are not acceptable substitutions.

• Yes
• No

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Certification: Indicate the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) cardiac certifications you currently possess:

• Adult Echocardiography
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Pediatric Echocardiography
• None of the above

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Certification: Provide your Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A.

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Certification Option 2: If you do not possess the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential, indicate if you are eligible to take the ARDMS specialty exam for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography within one (1) year of hire.Please note: To be considered under this option, you will need to provide supporting documentation that you have passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) OR possess a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification. Supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.

• I am eligible to take the ARDMS specialty exam for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography within one (1) year of hire.
• I am not eligible to take the ARDMS specialty exam for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography within one (1) year of hire.
• I possess a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and qualify under option 1.
• None of the above.

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Basic Life Support: Do you possess a Healthcare Provider Level Basic Life Support certification?

• Yes
• No

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Imaging Systems Experience: Describe your experience utilizing the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS). Include employer name, dates of employment and the specific duties you performed. If you do not have experience, indicate N/A.

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Epic Experience: Describe your experience utilizing Epic in a cardiac services environment. Include employer name, dates of employment and the specific duties you performed. If you do not have experience with Epic, indicate N/A.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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