Per Diem Staff or Per Diem Senior Ultrasound Technologist - MLK Hospital
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Oct-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 143477908
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? 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
This 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 position is
primarily hospital based, and does require
participation in on-call, weekend, and holiday
scheduling as prepared by the
manager.
Internal candidates will be placed according
to their Active/Current career ladder level up to the Senior level.
External Candidates:
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 (Staff and Senior): $67.07 and
$70.23 Hourly
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Staff Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist
At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience - required
RDMS credential in one specialty (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required
Senior Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist (external candidates)
5 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience - required
RDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN and RVT - 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
·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.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.