Ultrasound Technologist

DescriptionThis position will support the West Valley Region. The West Valley 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 StandardsInternal 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 HourlyQualifications
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

•   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

•   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