Ultrasound Tech (Echo Tech) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in the San Diego area is seeking a professional Cardiovascular Sonographer to provide high-quality imaging procedures, assist physicians, and cover on-call shifts including weekends and holidays.

Required credentials include BLS for Healthcare Professionals and RDCS/RCCS/RCS/ACS; AMA-approved training and state/federal certification requirements must be met. Per Diem shifts with varying hours are available.

Qualifications

• Formal training completing an AMA approved program; meets state and/or federal mandated certification requirements.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals is REQUIRED.
• RDCS or RCCS or RCS or ACS are REQUIRED credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care.
• Provide on-call coverage for assigned weekdays, rotating weekend shifts and holidays.
• Follow imaging protocols and maintain patient safety and privacy.

Education

AMA approved training program / equivalent

AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals

RDCS or RCCS or RCS or ACS - required

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Per Diem (8 hour shifts). Requirement of at least one Saturday overnight per schedule. Overnight call and shift coverage required as needed. Must cover varying available shifts, days, evenings, overnights, weekday and weekend days. Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: Yes Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $58.920 - $76.030 - $85.150 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 4/10/26 – 4/17/26. 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. Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.