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 Ultrasound section's South
Bay region, primarily at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, providing
patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. The South Bay Region is
currently comprised of UCLA Health's partnership with MLK Community Hospital,
UCLA Health Palos Verdes Imaging & Interventional Center, UCLA Health
Manhattan Beach Imaging and Interventional Center, UCLA Health Torrance
Specialty Care, UCLA Health Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care and UCLA
Health partnership with MLK Community Hospital. This position is primarily
hospital based, and does require participation in on-call, weekend, holiday and
possible site rotation (typically within the South Bay region) 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 Principle): $55.94 - $79.90
Hourly
Qualifications Please ensure your resume includes a
list of 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 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 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
