Adult Echocardiographic Tech (Per-Diem), Santa Monica

DescriptionUnder the supervision of the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Medical Director, Operations Director, Manager and Supervisor, the Senior Echocardiographic Technician performs all 2-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler studies including Stress echocardiogram, Pharmacological stress echocardiogram, and Transesophageal echocardiograms. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician must have at least three years of direct adult cardiac sonographer experience and be registered through American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in adult echocardiography (AE) RDCS. The Senior Echocardiographic Technician notifies (By Pager) Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any URGENT, STAT and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings. Prepares preliminary interpretation of studies. Prepares and maintains records pertinent to echo studies and performs other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, Manager, and Supervisor.*This is a 50% per diem position that may convert into career.Salary: $73.23/hourlyQualificationsSuccessful completion of a cardiac echocardiography technology programBCLS from AHA or ARC with the ability to deliver basic cardiac life supportRegistered (ARDMS) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS3 years of Adult echo tech experienceKnowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiologyAbility to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomyAbility to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the officeSkill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studiesKnowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reportsKnowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reportsAbility to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected forAbility to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no directionStrong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions