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

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

Description

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

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