Sr Ultrasound Technologist - Cardiology Lab Orange - FT Days

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a Sr. Ultrasound Technologist to perform advanced cardiac ultrasound exams on adult and pediatric patients, including M-mode, 2D/3D, color Doppler and transesophageal echo.

The role requires travel between cardiology off-site clinics and after-hours on-call as needed. The incumbent will train fellows and students, prepare patients, optimize equipment, and ensure high-quality imaging while adhering to CVC policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess ARDM S and/or CCI Certification.
• Two years experience in cardiac ultrasound.
• Two years experience in adult echocardiology.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to regularly travel locally to Ambulatory Practice off-site locations.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures (M-mode, 2D/3D, color Doppler, pulsed/continuous wave Doppler).
• Perform transesophageal echo, pharmacological and exercise stress echo, Holter monitors and ECGs.
• Prepare and position patients; adjust equipment to optimize imaging; operate equipment and systems.
• Rotate shifts and after-hours on-call as needed.
• Assist in training fellows and students as assigned.
• Travel between all cardiology off-sites where procedures are performed.

Skills

ARDMS Certification

CCI Certification

Cardiac ultrasound

Adult echocardiography

Customer service

English communication

Local travel

Education

RDCS preferred

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent perform the full range of cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the more complex specialized procedures on adult and pediatric patients. This includes M-mode, 2 & 3 dimensional, color Doppler, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echo, pharmacological and exercise stress echo, Holter monitors and ECGs. Recognizes and describes abnormal findings and tailors the procedure to provide a comprehensive exam. The cardiac sonographer makes the decision as to when an echo contrast agent &/or agitated saline injections according to the CVC policy. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. Will rotate shifts and assignments as needed, including after hour on-call. The Sr. Ultrasound Technologist assists in the training of fellows and students as assigned. Also, this position will require traveling between all cardiology off-sites clinics where procedures are being performed.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must possess A.R.D.M.S. and/or CCI Certification
• Must have two years experience in cardiac ultrasound
• Must have two years experience in adult echocardiology
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to regularly travel locally to Ambulatory Practice off-site locations
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered in pediatric echocardiography - RDCS
• Must have two years of college with emphasis in Allied Health Sciences, preferably Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support

Education

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization