Sr. Echocardiographic Technician - Float, Cardiac Imaging

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Echocardiographic Technician to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will perform advanced echocardiographic studies, including stress tests and transesophageal echocardiograms, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a strong emphasis on cardiac anatomy and ultrasound techniques, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented team of medical professionals. If you are passionate about cardiac imaging and have the required experience, this role is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of echocardiography experience in adult or pediatric settings.
• Registered with ARDMS in adult or pediatric echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, M-mode, and Doppler studies including stress echocardiograms.
• Prepare and maintain records related to echo studies.

Skills

Cardiac Anatomy Knowledge

Echocardiography Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

BLS Certification

Manual Dexterity

Education

Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program

Tools

Echocardiography Machine

PC and 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 SeniorEchocardiographic Technician must have at least three years of direct cardiac sonographer experience and be registered through American Registered Diagnostic MedicalSonography (ARDMS) in adult echocardiography (AE) RDCS or pediatric echocardiography (PE) RDCS. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician notifies (By Pager) CardiacImaging Physicians for any URGENT, STAT and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings. Prepare preliminary interpretation of those studies. Prepare and maintain records pertinent toecho studies. Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, Manager, and Supervisor.

Salary Range: $58.53-$77.26/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program
  
• Adult: ARDMS-RDCS (AE)
  
• Pediatrics: ARDMS-RDCS (PE)
• At least 3 years of Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echo tech experience
• BLS Card from AHA or ARC
• Successful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program.
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.
• Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office.
• Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS)