Staff or Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Campus

UCLA Health • Santa Monica, CA • 2w ago

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 your compassion for the patients you care for 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 the Santa Monica and Westwood region, 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. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.

Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level.

External Candidates:

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
Salary Range: $62.43 - $76.12 Hourly

Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $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
Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging – strongly preferred

Senior Ultrasound Technologist

3 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

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