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UCLA Health

Sr. Echocardiographic Tech - Primary & Specialty Care Clinics (Pasadena)

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What they do

A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

$85,878 / year median in California

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Under the supervision of the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Medical Director, Operations Director, Manager and Supervisor, the Senior Echocardiographic Technician perform all 2-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler studies including Stress echocardiogram, Pharmacological stress echocardiogram, and Transesophageal echocardiograms. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician must have at least three years of direct cardiac sonographer experience and be registered through American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in adult echocardiography (AE) RDCS or pediatric echocardiography (PE) RDCS. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician notifies (By Pager) Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any URGENT, STAT and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings. Prepare preliminary interpretation of those studies. Prepare and maintain records pertinent to echo studies. Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, Manager, and Supervisor.
Salary Range:
$65.18 - $86.03 hourly
QualificationsRequired:
+ BLS certificate + Ability to be Registered (ARDMS ) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS . + Successful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program. + Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS). + Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions. + Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner. + Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction. + Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for. + Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports. + Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports. + Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies. + Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office. + Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy. + Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. + 3 years of Adult echo tech experienceUCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.