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Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Campus Region

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
Nov 19, 2024
Description

Do you have a passion for Ultrasound? Do you thrive in an environment where growth, learning and teaching are core aspects of the day to day? Do you find your calling in healthcare is a combination of compassion for your patients and the innovative technology that drives ultrasound? Then come join us and be a part of our evolving ultrasound department at UCLA Health. Make a positive impact on one of the nation's top health systems, help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care and take your professional expertise to the next level.

In this role, you will:



  • Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served
  • Obtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition, medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired images
  • Use cognitive sonographic skills, to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathology
  • Use independent judgement to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting physicians
  • Extend courtesy to our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers through our "World Class Practices" Service Standards


This position will support Ultrasound Central Region that is made up of the Santa Monica and Westwood area, primarily in the Santa Monica Campus area, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the manager and supports one of the medical centers in the UCLA Health system. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.

Staff Sonographer:



  • One to two years experience within the hospital / acute care setting
  • Must maintain active RDMS certification in one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYN
  • Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program is strongly preferred
  • Salary Range: $55.94 - $73.81 Hourly

Senior Sonographer (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health):

  • Minimum of four years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care setting
  • Must maintain Active RDMS certification in three specialties: Abdomen, OB-GYN and RVT
  • Proficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional procedures
  • Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound school is strongly preferred
  • Hourly


Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $55.94 - $76.12 Hourly

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and
application includes all relevant certifications and licenses.

Staff Ultrasound
Technologist


  • At least 1 year of acute care
    (hospital) experience - required
  • RDMS credential in one specialty
    (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required
  • Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging
    - strongly preferred

Senior
Ultrasound Technologist


  • 4 years of prior acute care (hospital)
    experience - required (Advancement into Senior job classification will be
    assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health)
  • RDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN and
    RVT - required
  • Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging
    - strongly preferred

General
Requirements


  • BLS/CPR Certificate - required
  • Graduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program -
    strongly preferred
  • AAS or higher in Medical Sonography -
    preferred
  • RDMS (AB or OBGYN) - minimum
    requirement
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors,
    physicians, nurses, staff and others in a professional and courteous
    manner
  • Ability to accept
    and carry out oral and written instructions accurately
  • Ability to employ
    independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling multiple
    tasks to completion within allotted time
  • Ability to show
    attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
  • Basic typing
    skills to input various data into RIS and HIS Information systems.
  • Knowledge of
    medical terminology with the ability to distinguish between types of
    procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

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