UCLA
Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica
UCLA, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
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. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules, prepared by the manager, that 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 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 TechnologistAt least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required.RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required.Senior Ultrasound Technologist3 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 RequirementsBLS/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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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. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules, prepared by the manager, that 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 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 TechnologistAt least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required.RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required.Senior Ultrasound Technologist3 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 RequirementsBLS/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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