Staff or Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Campus

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

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