Ultrasound Tech (Echo) - Non-Invasive Cardiology – Sharp Coronado Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare • Coronado, CA

115d • $57,070 - $90,200

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed. Provides on-call coverage for assigned weekdays, rotating weekend shifts and holidays.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - REQUIRED
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - REQUIRED
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - REQUIRED
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year related experience

Responsibilities

• Patient and family education
• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance
• Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension
• Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Produces high quality exams
• Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques to achieve the highest quality study obtainable
• Performs exams and positions according to department imaging, cardiac, or vascular ultrasound protocols
• Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set
• Uses imaging equipment proficiently
• Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol
• Performs routine and special procedure exams as assigned
• Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status if appropriate
• Assists Radiologist or Cardiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination
• Delivers safe, efficient and therapeutic care
• Performs proper procedure on proper patient
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques
• Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome
• Follows patient's Advanced Directive, if applicable
• Follows HIPAA guidelines for PHI as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed