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SLH Tech - Echo + San Leandro, CA + San Leandro Hospital + SLH Echocardiology + Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day + Allied Health + $52.32 - $87.20 + Req #:40279-29697 + FTE:0.01 + Posted:August 1, 2025 **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under direction of a physician and the department leader, the SLH Echo Tech performscomplex diagnostic ultrasound procedures of the cardiovascular system for diagnosis, treatment, andprevention 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 andphysician orders to achieve the goal of effective utilization of services and improved patient outcomes. Inconjunction with leadership, this position is responsible for recommending the delivery of patient care throughproper execution of care standards, physician orders, and advanced imaging skills. Performs related duties asrequired. **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. 1. 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. 2. Assists a Cardiologist with Transesophageal studies. 3. Function as a role model, professional resource, and coach for the new department staff and Cardiac Sonography students. 4. Greets patients, physicians, peers, and the general public in a manner consistent with the Values and Standards of Conduct of Alameda Health System. 5. Integrate the imaging needs of the patient with other care providers to achieve desired results. 6. 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. 7. Participates in educational sessions, contributing technical and professional knowledge to; students, allied health personnel, and physicians. 8. Performs other duties and assignments as requested by the department supervisor or Cardiologists. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Use appropriate technique and procedures for ultrasound contrast mediaadministration when the use of contrast is required. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education:Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology (Preferred) or Certificate of Completion from aCardiovascular 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 HeartAssociation. Required Licenses/Certifications:Registered in Adult Echocardiography, from the American Registry forDiagnostic Sonography- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS/RDCS); ORCardiovascularCredentialingInternational-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI/RCS). Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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