Senior Echo Tech - Cardiac Imaging (Stress/TEE)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician in Los Angeles to perform 2D, M‑mode and Doppler studies, including stress echo and transesophageal echo support. The role requires at least three years of direct cardiac sonography experience and ARDMS RDCS certification (AE) or (PE).

You will prepare preliminary interpretations, maintain echo records, and coordinate urgent readings with physicians, while working under clinical and administrative

Qualifications

• BLS certificate.
• ARDMS RDCS certification in adult or pediatric echocardiography.
• Successful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program.
• Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and follow physician orders and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Maintain logs, track charges, and ensure studies are billed.
• Ability to generate preliminary written reports from echo studies.
• Manual dexterity to operate the echo machine efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, M‑mode, and Doppler studies including stress and pharmacologic stress echocardiography.
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms as needed and assist with related duties.
• Notify physicians for urgent, STAT, and pre-operative readings and prepare preliminary interpretations.
• Prepare and maintain records for echo studies and ensure proper billing.
• Work independently under supervision to complete and interpret studies.

Skills

BLS certification

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Manual dexterity

Physical capability (heavy equipment)

Clinical interpretation

Education

Cardiac echocardiography technology program

Tools

Echo machine operation

Job description

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician in Los Angeles to perform 2D, M‑mode and Doppler studies, including stress echo and transesophageal echo support. The role requires at least three years of direct cardiac sonography experience and ARDMS RDCS certification (AE) or (PE).

You will prepare preliminary interpretations, maintain echo records, and coordinate urgent readings with physicians, while working under clinical and administrative