Echocardiographic Technician (Part-Time) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

In this role, you will perform echocardiology ultrasound studies at a highly technical level using independent judgment and knowing the anatomy necessary for procedures. You will be responsible for performing complete adult echoes; limited echo studies as follow up for effusions; transesophageal echoes, and stress echoes; producing excellent imaging balancing quality and quantity while providing customer focused patient care. You will also be responsible for performing vascular studies at a highly technical level using independent judgment and venous Doppler studies, upper and lower; arterial Doppler studies, upper and lower; segmental pressure studies; carotid ultrasound studies; and renal Doppler studies, producing excellent imaging balancing quality and quantity while providing customer focused patient care. This position participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend schedules as prepared by the manager. Additionally, participation in rotating shifts is required, as needed.

Salary Range: $51.22-$67.63 Hourly

Required:

• Successful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology program.
• Ability to be Registered (ARDMS ) in adult cardiac echocardiography, (AE) RDCS within 6 months of hire
• Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• At least 3 years of adult echo tech experience
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.
• Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office.
• Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.