Echocardiographic Technician - Specialty Care Clinic, Beverly Hills Wilshire

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an experienced Echo Tech to perform 2D, M-mode, and Doppler studies with a focus on high-quality imaging and patient care.

The role requires ARDMS AE/RDCS certification, a Cardiac Echocardiography Program graduate, and at least 3 years of direct cardiac sonography experience, including stress studies. Join UCLA Health’s supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program.
• ARDMS AE/RDCS certification.
• BCLS certification.
• 3 years of direct cardiac sonographer experience.
• Ability to interpret and document echocardiography findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, M-mode, and Doppler studies including stress and pharmacological stress echocardiograms.
• Notify Cardiac Imaging Physicians for urgent or pre-operative reads.
• Prepare preliminary interpretation and written reports.
• Maintain records for echo studies and administer billing related tasks.
• Work with physicians, staff, and patients in a professional, timely manner.

Skills

Echo tech

Interpersonal skills

Ultrasound image acquisition

Education

ARDMS AE/RDCS

Cardiac Echocardiography Program

BCLS

Tools

Echo machine operation

Job description

Description

There's nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone's life. At UCLA Health, you'll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us as an Echo Tech and find out for yourself.

With the support of UCLA Cardiac Imaging Medical Director, Operations Director, Manager and Supervisor, the Senior Echocardiographic Technician is an experienced professional with a minimum of three years of direct cardiac sonographer experience and be registered through American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in adult echocardiography (AE) RDCS or pediatric echocardiography (PE) RDCS.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Performing all 2-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler studies including Stress echocardiogram, Pharmacological stress echocardiogram, and Transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Notifying (By Pager) Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any URGENT, STAT and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings.
• Preparing preliminary interpretation of those studies.
• Preparing and maintain records pertinent to echo studies.
• Performing other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, Manager, and Supervisor.

Salary Range:

Qualifications

• Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program
• (ARDMS) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS
• basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• 3 Years of experience
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.
• Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office.
• Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.