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Posted: 01-Sep-25
Location: Santa Monica, California
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Internal Number: 148861967
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
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 (Based on prior experience and current skill level, 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
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 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
- 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.
- Knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
