Staff or Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Santa Monica Campus
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 16-Feb-25
Location: Santa Monica, California
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 146279458
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 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, providing
patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. This position
participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the
manager. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.
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: $55.94 - $73.81 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: $62.43 - $76.12 Hourly
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
Experience in Breast
Ultrasound Imaging - strongly preferred
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
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.