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UCLA Health Staff or Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Region in Santa Monica, California
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 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.
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
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
General
Requirements
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BLS/CPR Certificate -
required
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Graduate of CAAHAP
ultrasound program - strongly preferred
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AAS or higher in
Medical Sonography - preferred
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RDMS (AB or OBGYN) -
minimum requirement
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Strong interpersonal
skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians, nurses,
staff and others in a professional and courteous manner
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Ability to accept and
carry out oral and written instructions accurately
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Ability to employ
independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling multiple tasks to
completion within allotted time
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Ability to show
attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
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Basic typing skills to
input various data into RIS and HIS Information systems.
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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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