Senior Cardiac Echo Technician - Stress & TEE Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician to perform 2D, M‑mode, and Doppler echocardiography studies, including stress and pharmacologic stress tests, and transesophageal echo support. Candidates must have ARDMS RDCS (AE) and a cardiac echo tech program.

The role requires independent work, strong documentation, and the ability to generate preliminary reports under supervision and with physicians, managers, and the Cardiac Imaging team.

Qualifications

• Requires ARDMS RDCS registration in AE RDCS.
• Must complete a cardiac echocardiography technology program.
• BLS certification and ability to deliver basic life support.
• Strong interpretation of physician orders and professional communication.
• Experience reading and preparing preliminary echo reports.
• Ability to handle logkeeping and billing-related records.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography studies including stress and pharmacologic stress tests.
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms and related duties.
• Notify physicians for urgent or pre-operative readings and prepare preliminary interpretations.
• Prepare and maintain records of echo studies and billing documents.
• Work under supervision and also independently as needed.

Skills

ARDMS RDCS registration

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Documentation

Preliminary report writing

Word processing

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Cardiac physiology

Pathophysiology

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow orders

Education

Cardiac echocardiography technology program

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician to perform 2D, M‑mode, and Doppler echocardiography studies, including stress and pharmacologic stress tests, and transesophageal echo support. Candidates must have ARDMS RDCS (AE) and a cardiac echo tech program.

The role requires independent work, strong documentation, and the ability to generate preliminary reports under supervision and with physicians, managers, and the Cardiac Imaging team.