SLH Tech - Echo
Company: Highland General Hospital
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Under direction of a physician and the department
leader, the SLH Echo Tech performs complex diagnostic ultrasound
procedures of the cardiovascular system for diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of cardiovascular disease in accordance with
industry, Federal, State, and The Joint Commission, ICAEL
requirements. The SLH Echo Tech participates in the implementation
of Care Standards and physician orders to achieve the goal of
effective utilization of services and improved patient outcomes. In
conjunction with leadership, this position is responsible for
recommending the delivery of patient care through proper execution
of care standards, physician orders, and advanced imaging skills.
Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the
duties performed by employees in this classification, however,
employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.
Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual
in the classification.
Responsible for keeping current on technological advances within
cardiovascular imaging and is well versed in appropriate clinical
area. Acquire the necessary skills to perform new ultrasonic
examinations and modalities as they are added to the department
product line.
Assists a Cardiologist with Transesophageal studies.
Function as a role model, professional resource, and coach for the
new department staff and Cardiac Sonography students.
Greets patients, physicians, peers, and the general public in a
manner consistent with the Values and Standards of Conduct of
Alameda Health System.
Integrate the imaging needs of the patient with other care
providers to achieve desired results.
Operate a variety of sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units and
diagnostic reading and reporting systems. Perform ultrasonic exams
on the heart, great vessels, and other cardiovascular structures at
all campuses and clinics operated or affiliated with Alameda Health
System. The medical center campus location may include testing
studies to be performed at but not limited to; in the department,
at the patient's bedside, in the Emergency Room, and in the
Operating Room.
Participates in educational sessions, contributing technical and
professional knowledge to; students, allied health personnel, and
physicians.
Performs other duties and assignments as requested by the
department supervisor or Cardiologists.
Responsible for performance of all types of cardiac ultrasound
examinations: Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography,
Stress Echo imaging studies, Pharmacologic Stress Echo imaging
studies and Contrast Echo studies.
Reviews images for identification, technique, and completeness
according to the American Society of Echocardiography,
Inter-Societal Commission on Accreditation of Echocardiography
Laboratories and laboratory policy and procedures.
Use appropriate technique and procedures for ultrasound contrast
media administration when the use of contrast is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate Degree in
Cardiovascular Technology (Preferred) or Certificate of Completion
from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program. Minimum Experience: Three
or more years of Cardiac ultrasound testing experience required.
Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support
Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association. Required
Licenses/Certifications: Registered in Adult Echocardiography, from
the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography- Registered
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS/RDCS); OR Cardiovascular
Credentialing International-Registered Cardiac Sonographer
(CCI/RCS).
Keywords: Highland General Hospital, Alameda , SLH Tech - Echo, Other , San Leandro, California
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