Ultrasound Tech (Echo) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Part Time .6 FTE

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Shift start time may start between 8 am to 10 am

Weekend Requirements:

Every Other

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$53.570 - $69.120 - $77.410

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.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 7/31/26 – 8/7/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

• What You Will Do
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• •Other : 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 OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - OR Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

1 Year related experience.

Essential Functions

• •Patient and family education
• 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.
• •Produce 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.
• •Quality assurance
• 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.

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