Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer

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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.


This position will support
the Valley- West Region. The Valley - West Region is currently comprised of UCLA
Health Calabasas Imaging Center, UCLA Health Westlake Village Women’s Imaging
Center, UCLA Health Encino Interventional and Imaging Center and UCLA Thousand
Oaks Primary & Specialty Care. This position participates in on-call, holiday,
and weekend schedules, prepared by the manager and supports one of the medical
centers in the UCLA Health system. Additionally, participation in rotating
shifts is required, as needed.
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

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: $58.74 - $77.50 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: $65.55 - $79.93 Hourly


  Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $58.74 - $79.93 Hourly
Qualifications

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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
~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
~ Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging – strongly preferred

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