Ultrasound Technologist

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

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

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
• 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