Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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? 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 East Valley

Region, primarily in the Santa Clarita Imaging Center. The East Valley Region

is currently comprised of UCLA Health Santa Clarita Imaging Center, UCLA Health

Porter Ranch Primary & Specialty Care, UCLA Health North Hollywood Imaging

Center and UCLA Health MPTF Toluca Lake Primary Care. This position

participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules, prepared by the

manager, that 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*

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:

• Minimum of four years of prior experience within the hospital / acute care setting (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job classification will be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health)

• 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 - $76.23

Salary Range: $55.94 - $76.23 Hourly

Qualifications

Staff Ultrasound Technologist

• At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required

• RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required

• Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging - strongly preferred

Senior Ultrasound Technologist

• 4 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 - required

• Experience in Breast Ultrasound Imaging - strongly preferred

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

• 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

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.