Ultrasonographer II - D

Salary : $165,917.44 - $201,032.00 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-S9D-B
Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Under medical direction, performs a variety of diagnostic sonography procedures in multiple areas of specialization, ensures proper functioning of ultrasound equipment, and assists physician in related procedures.

Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid certification.

This recruitment is for Ultrasonographer II - Dpositions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at Regional Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This may include full time, part time, and extra help/per diem opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.
Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

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.

Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 265-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

Typical Tasks

• 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 physicians orders for the part of the body to be examined;
  
• Explains examination process to the patients and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure;
  
• Operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observes sound
  wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other
  qualified medical professional;
  
• Assists in training student technologists, interns/residents, and ultrasonographers in ultrasound procedures;
  
• Administers or assists physician in administering contrast media;
  
• Performs pulse and continuous-wave Doppler assessments;
  
• Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasound equipment; coordinates service with service vendor as necessary;
  
• Identifies ultrasound images, manipulates 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;
  
• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Ultrasonographer II - A. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in one RDMS area of sonography used at SCVMC and demonstrated performance of this competency.

Ultrasonographer II - B. Certification by the ARDMS in two RDMS areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and demonstrated performance of these competencies, OR certification in one RDMS area of sonography AND certification as a Radiological Technologist.

Ultrasonographer II - C. Certification by the ARDMS in three areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and demonstrated performance of these competencies, OR certification in two RDMS areas of sonography AND certification as a Radiological Technologist.

Ultrasonographer II - D. Certification by the ARDMS in two RDMS areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, demonstrated performance of these competencies AND is a Registered Vascular Technologist.

Knowledge of:

• Ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation in OB/GYN, Abdomen, Neurosonology, and Vascular Technology; or in Pediatric and Adult Echocardiogaphy and Vascular Technology;
  
• Cardiovascular principles, vascular physical principles, principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues;
  
• Anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures;
  
• Safety principles and procedures relating to ultrasound procedures and equipment;
  
• Quality assurance as it relates to ultrasound scanning/ultrasound equipment;
  
• Principles of electronic image processing and image development;
  
• Basic computer skills.
  
  Ability to:
  
• Operate ultrasound emitters and ancillary equipment in the performance of ultrasound diagnostic procedures;
  
• Interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure to be performed;
  
• Use the PACS network to send images electronically;
  
• Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;
  
• Recognize significance of all structures displayed on the oscilloscope and recognize artifacts and electronic equipment limitations;
  
• Perform calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment;
  
• Prepare, instruct and position patient for ultrasound procedure;
  
• Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients even in stressful situations;
  
• Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;
  
• Follow written and oral instructions;
  
• Work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision;
  
• Work in paid on-call status as needed.

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 for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to evaluate against the employment standards. 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. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. 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?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in two or more RDMS areas of sonography used at SCVH, and a Registered Vascular Technologist certification?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your ARDMS certification number, the area/s of specialty, and the expiration date. If you do not have any write "none."
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Please select all the valid and current licensed credentials you currently process:

• Breast (BR)
• Abdomen (AB)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
• Pediatric Sonography (PS)
• Vascular Technology (VT)
• Other
• None

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How many years of total experience do you possess working as an Ultrasonographer?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

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Describe your experience working as an Ultrasonographer. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none."
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