Cardiology Services Manager

Cardiology Services Manager

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 Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Cardiology Services Manager position to manage the Cardiology Services program at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA as well as Health Centers (HCs) within Contra Costa County. Under direction, the Cardiology Services Manager will plan, organize, develop, and supervise the coordination of care and treatment of patients, manage the outpatient and full-service cardiology EKG, EEG, Echocardiograms units, and supervise TEE, stress echo, Dobutamine stress, and Nuclear stress testing. The Cardiology Services Manager will also ensure the proper care and maintenance of assigned equipment, review required reports, oversee improvement initiatives to meet regulatory standards, supervise subordinate personnel, and perform related work as required.

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 is:

• A leader. You must organize the work and effectively coach the team.
• Action-oriented and results-focused. You must take initiative and ensure tasks are completed promptly and efficiently.
• A strong communicator. You will communicate with others every day, so clear and concise communication is important.
• Able to value diversity. You must see the benefit of having different backgrounds and views in the workplace and leverage those differences in group processes and decision-making.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Interview and select personnel staff and approve and process all payroll documents.
• Monitor staff performance and participate in the development of competencies, performance standards, and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) requirement, Title 22, California Department of Public Health, Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities to provide the best care to patients.
• Conduct staff meetings and manage other discussions to coordinate interdepartmental affairs.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with a team that delivers a world-class healthcare system that puts patients at the center of every decision and has a nationally recognized cancer program.
• We hold the PRIME Five-Year Achievement Award and PRIME Distinguished Improvement Award!
• We are one of the Top 10 Family Medicine Residency in the nation!
• We are the National leader in Family Medicine Point of Care Ultrasounds!
• You will work with a team that trains diverse full-spectrum physician leaders who champion health equity in under-resourced communities
• The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits! Check them out here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website
• You can find paid vacation/sick/personal/administrative leave information in Local 21's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). LOCAL-21-MOU-FOR-2022-2026
• There is Professional Development Reimbursement! Reimbursement of $625 every two-year period for qualifying expenses, including the purchase of job-related technology devices or software. An additional $750 per fiscal year is available through Career Development Training, which requires some cost sharing.
• For the County's retirement package, the County pays the employer contribution to Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA), a 1937 Act defined benefit retirement plan, which has reciprocity with other 1937 Act County retirement systems, CalPERS, and systems with CalPERS reciprocity. The County also participates in Social Security and Medicare. For more information, click here: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (cccera.org)
• Do you have student loans? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common way people apply to have their student loans forgiven. The County is a qualified employer!

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You must reprioritize assignments based on the ongoing needs of the organization.
• You will need to adapt and adjust as the organization continually seeks to improve processes, practices, and outcomes.
• You will be implementing change to the department.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• 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
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Leading the Organizational Culture: Driving the organization's culture through establishing and enforcing norms and/or behaviors in addition to processes

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a science or in a health related field

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible cardiac care experience in a healthcare setting, either inpatient acute care or outpatient, performing cardiology services three (3) years of experience at the lead level.

Certification: Possess and maintain the following certifications:

• Registered Cardiac Sonography program (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application. Substitution for Education: Additional experience in a lead capacity in a healthcare setting, either inpatient acute care or outpatient, performing cardiology services may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Selection Process:

1. 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.

2. 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 candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

3. Final Selection Interviews: The hiring manager interviews will be scheduled directly by the unit/division once the eligible list is established.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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