Ultrasound Technologist

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate Sonographers to join their innovative ultrasound department. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care while utilizing cutting-edge ultrasound technology. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, producing diagnostic images, and ensuring exceptional service standards. With a focus on growth and learning, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a top health system and be part of a team that values compassion and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in hospital/acute care setting required.
• Active RDMS certification in one specialty is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cognitive sonographic skills

Patient assessment and interventions

Independent judgement in diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program

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:

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

This position will support the West Valley Region, which currently comprises UCLA Health Calabasas Imaging Center, UCLA Health Westlake Village Women’s Imaging Center, UCLA Health Encino Interventional and Imaging Center and UCLA Thousand Oaks Primary & Specialty Care. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules, prepared by the manager, and supports one of the medical centers in the UCLA Health system. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.

Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level.

External Candidates:

Staff Sonographer:

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

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

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

Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $55.94 - $76.12 Hourly