Sr. Echocardiographic Tech - Primary & Specialty Care Clinics (DTLA)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician to perform 2D, M‑mode, and Doppler studies including stress and transesophageal echocardiograms under supervision and independently as required.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of adult echocardiography experience, ARDMS RDCS certification, and a BLS certificate. Duties include preliminary interpretations, record maintenance, and coordination with Cardiac Imaging Physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• 3 years of adult echocardiography experience.
• BLS certificate required.
• ARDMS RDCS certification required.
• Ability to perform and interpret echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2‑D, M‑mode, and Doppler studies, including stress and pharmacologic stress echocardiography.
• Notify physicians for urgent or pre‑operative readings and prepare preliminary interpretations.
• Maintain records for echo studies and ensure proper billing and documentation.
• Work independently under supervision and collaborate with Cardiac Imaging team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Record keeping

Education

ARDMS RDCS

BLS certification

Echo tech program

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Posted Date

10/19/2026

Salary Range: $65.18 - 86.03 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33654

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Medical Director, Operations Director, Manager and Supervisor, the Senior Echocardiographic Technician perform all 2-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler studies including Stress echocardiogram, Pharmacological stress echocardiogram, and Transesophageal echocardiograms. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician must have at least 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. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician notifies (By Pager) Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any URGENT, STAT and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings. Prepare preliminary interpretation of those studies. Prepare and maintain records pertinent to echo studies. Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, Manager, and Supervisor.

With clinical supervision from the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians and the Administrative Supervision from the Manager/Supervisor, the Sr. Echo Technician is expected to work independently in performing, completing, and interpreting echocardiogram studies, stress echocardiograms, and assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms and performing related duties as detailed.

Salary Range: $65.18 - $86.03 hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

• BLS certificate

Ability to be Registered (ARDMS ) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS .

Successful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program.

Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS).

Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.

Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.

Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.

Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office.

Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.

Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

3 years of Adult echo tech experience

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.