Per Diem Staff or Per Diem Senior Ultrasound Technologist - MLK Hospital

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider and make a difference in patient care as a Sonographer. In this role, you will leverage your ultrasound expertise to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging while working in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to support various healthcare facilities, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible. With a focus on growth and learning, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about healthcare and technology. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a dedicated team, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must maintain active RDMS certification in one or more specialties.
• 1-5 years of acute care experience required depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate assessments and interventions for patients.
• Produce diagnostic images using ultrasound systems for physicians.

Skills

Cognitive Sonographic Skills

Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Independent Decision Making

Education

Graduate of CAAHAP Accredited Ultrasound Program

AAS or Higher in Medical Sonography

Tools

RIS and HIS Information Systems

Job description

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:

1. Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served.
2. Obtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition, medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired images.
3. Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathology.
4. Use independent judgement to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting physicians.
5. 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. This position is primarily hospital based and does require participation in on-call, weekend, and holiday scheduling as prepared by the manager.

Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level up to the Senior level.

External Candidates:

Staff Sonographer:

1. One to two years experience within the hospital / acute care setting.
2. Must maintain active RDMS certification in one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYN.
3. Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program is strongly preferred.
4. Salary Range: $67.07 Hourly.

Senior Sonographer:

1. Minimum of five years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care setting.
2. Must maintain Active RDMS certification in three specialties: Abdomen, OB-GYN and RVT.
3. Proficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional procedures.
4. Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound school is strongly preferred.
5. Salary Range: $70.23 Hourly.

Salary Range (Staff and Senior): $67.07 and $70.23 Hourly.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Staff Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist

1. At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required.
2. RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required.

Senior Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist (external candidates)

1. 5 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience - required.
2. RDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN and RVT - required.

General Requirements

1. BLS/CPR Certificate - required.
2. Graduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program - strongly preferred.
3. AAS or higher in Medical Sonography - preferred.
4. RDMS (AB or OBGYN) - minimum requirement.
5. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians, nurses, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner.
6. Ability to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately.
7. Ability to employ independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling multiple tasks to completion within allotted time.
8. Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
9. Basic typing skills to input various data into RIS and HIS Information systems.