Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Campus Region

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. Using 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. And always extending courtesy to our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers through our "World Class Practices" Service Standards

Staff Sonographer:

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

Senior Sonographer (external applicants - (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: $55.94 - $76.12 Hourly

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

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

• 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