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
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 (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job
classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health)
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 - $76.12Hourly
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
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
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.