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Ultrasound Technologist - Central Region
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$85,569 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Description 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 compassion for your patients 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. This position will support Central Region that is currently made up of the Santa Monica and Westwood areas, primarily in the Santa Monica Campus area, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the manager and supports a 4-day schedule, 10 hours per day. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed. 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 Staff Sonographer:
One to two years of 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 preferredSalary Range:
$55.94- $73.
- $76.12 Hourly Qualifications
- Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing these requirements will not be considered
- 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 4 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience
- required (Based on prior experience and current skill level, advancement into Senior job classification may 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 Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging
- strongly preferred 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.