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

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

Job summary

UCLA Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician to perform comprehensive echocardiography studies under supervision of Cardiac Imaging leadership. The role requires at least three years of direct cardiac sonography experience and ARDMS certification in AE RDCS or PE RDCS.

On-site responsibilities include preparing preliminary reports and coordinating with physicians. The position offers a competitive hourly salary, with opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• BLS certificate required.
• ARDMS RDCS registration in adult cardiac echocardiography required.
• Completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program required.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography studies including stress and transesophageal procedures.
• Prepare preliminary interpretation and communicate urgent readings to physicians.
• Maintain records and assist in scheduling and operational needs.

Skills

BLS certificate

ARDMS RDCS

Education

Cardiac echocardiography technology program

ARDMS RDCS registration

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

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

Posted Date

08/10/2026

Salary Range: $65.18 - 86.03 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32299

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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.

Salary Range: $65.18 - $86.03 hourly

Job Qualifications

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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.