Staff or Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Westwood Campus

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate ultrasound professionals to join their evolving department. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within one of the nation's leading health systems. Candidates will engage in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing advanced ultrasound technology to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging. With a focus on growth, learning, and compassionate care, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in healthcare, where your skills and dedication will truly make a difference.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in hospital/acute care setting for Staff Sonographer.
• 4+ years experience and multiple RDMS certifications for Senior Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for patients and families.
• Produce diagnostic images using ultrasound systems.

Skills

Cognitive sonographic skills

Independent judgement

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program

Active RDMS certification

Tools

Diagnostic ultrasound systems

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for Ultrasound? Do you thrive in an environment where growth, learning and teaching are core aspects of the day to day? Do you find your calling in healthcare is a combination of your compassion for the patients you care for and the innovative technology that drives ultrasound? Then come join us and be a part of our evolving ultrasound department at UCLA Health. Make a positive impact on one of the nation’s top health systems, help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care and take your professional expertise to the next level.

In this role, you will:

1. Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served.
2. Obtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition, medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired images.
3. Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathology.
4. Use independent judgement to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting physicians.
5. Extend courtesy to our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers through our “World Class Practices” Service Standards.

This position will support the Westwood and Santa Monica region, primarily in the Westwood Campus area, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the manager. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.

Staff Sonographer:

1. One to two years experience within the hospital / acute care setting.
2. Must maintain active RDMS certification in one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYN.
3. Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program is strongly preferred.
4. Salary Range: $55.94 - $73.81 Hourly.

Senior Sonographer (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health):

1. Minimum of four years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care setting.
2. Must maintain Active RDMS certification in three specialties: Abdomen, OB-GYN and RVT.
3. Proficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional procedures.
4. Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound school is strongly preferred.
5. Salary Range: $62.43 - $76.12 Hourly.