Ultrasound Tech - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Coronado Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare • Coronado, CA

20h • Onsite

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. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• 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

• Provides on-call coverage for assigned weekdays, rotating weekend shifts and holidays.
• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: Type of procedure, length of procedure, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed