The Ultrasound Technologist will produce diagnostic images and hemodynamic testing of the human anatomy utilizing both stationary and portable ultrasound equipment. They will perform ultrasound studies primarily at our Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital area and participate in holiday, on-call and weekend rotations as needed.

The Ultrasound Technologist (UT) will record patient images via appropriate archival media and transfer images as needed. They will review clinical information regarding patients along with images with the Radiologist. Achieve images onto appropriate media, follow UCLA Health Radiology Department’s verification process and maintain accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed. The UT is able to explain to fellows, residents and new employees the methods of scanning and equipment operations when directed. The UT will practice sterile techniques, maintain aseptic conditions and use universal precautions at all times. In this position you will also monitor the patient’s comfort while in the ultrasound department and coordinate the transfer of patients to the observation area as needed. You will perform various types of ultrasound exams according to departmental protocol.

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health.

Salary range: $52.73-$69.57 Hourly

Requirements:

• Graduate of CAAHAP school is preferred

• RDMS certification in one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYN

• BLS/CPR Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• At least 1 year of working experience in an acute care hospital is preferred

• Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)

• Ability to prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within the time allotted

• Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients

• Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness

• Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other

• Excellent skill in performing under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions

• Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

• Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions

• Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact

• Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.