Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

Description This Per Diem position will support the Ultrasound section’s South Bay region, primarily at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. The South Bay Region is currently comprised of UCLA Health’s partnership with MLK Community Hospital, UCLA Health Palos Verdes Imaging & Interventional Center, UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Imaging and Interventional Center, UCLA Health Torrance Specialty Care, UCLA Health Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care. This Per Diem position is primarily hospital based and has variable schedules depending on department needs. Schedules are prepared by the manager. 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 Qualifications Please ensure your resume and application includes all relevant certifications and licenses. Staff Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience – required RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) – required General Requirements BLS/CPR Certificate – required Graduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program – strongly preferred AAS or higher in Medical Sonography – preferred RDMS (AB or OBGYN) – minimum requirement Advanced skills in Vascular and/or MSK ultrasound – preferred Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians, nurses, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner Ability to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately Ability to employ independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling multiple tasks to completion within allotted time Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness Basic 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 Salary Range: $70.42 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs