Ultrasound Technologist - Westwood Campus Region, four 10hr Shifts

Staff SonographerThis position will support the Central Region, primarily in the Westwood Campus and surrounding area (Century City and Beverly Hills), providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. The Central Region is currently made up of Westwood, Century City, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica campus and surrounding area. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the manager. Rotational weekend and holiday coverage will support one of the Medical Centers supported by or within UCLA Health. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.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 servedObtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition, medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired imagesUse cognitive sonographic skills, to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathologyUse independent judgement to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting physiciansExtend courtesy to our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers through our "World Class Practices" Service StandardsInternal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level.External Candidates:Staff Sonographer:One to two years of experience within the hospital / acute care settingMust maintain active RDMS certification in one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYNGraduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound program is strongly preferredSalary Range: $62.30 - $82.19/HourlySenior Sonographer (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job classification may be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health):Minimum of four years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care settingMust maintain Active RDMS certification in three specialties: Abdomen, OB-GYN and RVTProficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional proceduresGraduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound school is strongly preferredSalary Range: $69.52 - $84.77/HourlySalary Range (Staff through Senior): $62.30 - $84.77/HourlyJob Qualifications*Please ensure your resume and application include ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing the listed requirements will not be considered*Staff Ultrasound TechnologistAt least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience – requiredRDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) – requiredSenior Ultrasound Technologist4 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience – required (Advancement into Senior job classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health)RDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN and RVT – requiredGeneral RequirementsBLS/CPR Certificate - requiredGraduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program – strongly preferredAAS or higher in Medical Sonography – preferredRDMS (AB or OBGYN) – minimum requirementAdvanced skills in Vascular and / or MSK ultrasound - preferredStrong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians, nurses, staff and others in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accuratelyAbility to employ independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling multiple tasks to completion within allotted timeAbility to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughnessBasic typing skills to input various data into RIS and HIS Information systems.Knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses