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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 Ultrasound

section's South Bay region, primarily at Martin Luther King Jr. Community

Hospital, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. The

South Bay Region is currently comprised of UCLA Health's partnership with MLK

Community Hospital, UCLA Health Palos Verdes Imaging & Interventional

Center, UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Imaging and Interventional Center, UCLA

Health Torrance Specialty Care, UCLA Health Redondo Beach Primary &

Specialty Care. This position is

primarily hospital based, and does require

participation in on-call, weekend, and holiday

scheduling as prepared by the

manager.

Internal candidates will be placed according

to their Active/Current career ladder level up to the Senior 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: $67.07 Hourly

Senior Sonographer:

• Minimum of five 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: $70.23 Hourly

Salary Range (Staff and Senior): $67.07 and

$70.23 Hourly

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Staff Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist

• At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required

• RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required

Senior Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist (external candidates)

• 5 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience - required

• 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.

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