UCLA Health

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. Use

independent judgment to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing

diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting

physicians. Obtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition,

medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired images. Uses

cognitive sonographic skills to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathology.

When necessary, take appropriate additional images to further characterize

findings. Observe and practice all Service Standards listed in the 'World Class

Practices'. Always exercise courtesy whenever patients, family members,

visitors and co-workers are present.

This position will support the Santa

Monica and Westwood region, primarily on the Santa Monica Campus or

Imaging Center, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient

settings. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules

as prepared by the manager. 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:

• • Minimum of five years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care setting (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health)
• • Must maintain Active RDMS certification in two specialties: Abdomen and OB-GYN
• • Proficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional procedures
• • Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound school is strongly preferred
• • Salary Range: $ 62.43 - $76.12 Hourly

Salary Range: $55.94

• $76.12 Hourly

Qualifications

Staff Ultrasound Technologist

• At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required

• RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required

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

• • BLS/CPR Certificate - required
• • Graduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program - strongly preferred
• • AAS or higher in Medical Sonography - preferred
• • RDMS (AB or OBGYN) - required
• • 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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