• Sr. Ultrasound Tech, Float - OBGYN (Westwood)

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Under minimal supervision of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Faculty, Technologist will produce diagnostic

    images of human anatomy using various diagnostic ultrasound scanning equipment. Competently perform the most complex

    diagnostic ultrasound procedures portably, intra-operatively and in the

    consultations suite on adults and geriatric patients. Incumbents perform and

    train new technologists, students, residents, and fellows in procedures on a

    continuing and assigned basis. Produce

     

    and archive images using the PACS and ViewPoint systems. Operate laser printers, color paper printers and display

     

    monitors. Assist physicians with

    various special procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, ultrasound guided procedures and

    saline sonograms. Assist in

     

    maintaining quality control standards. Initiate

     

    and follow up requests for equipment maintenance, monitor equipment condition.

     

    Monitors supply usage and maintain required records. Ability to act as a

     

    resource technologist with extensive knowledge of diagnostic procedures and protocols. Complete

     

    all required billing functions thoroughly and accurately. Maintain clean, safe, orderly

     

    work and patient care area. Assist Principal Ultrasound Technologist with data

     

    collection and productivity analysis. Assist Principal Ultrasound Technologist

     

    to assess and update needed competencies. The Senior Ultrasound Technologist

     

    will travel and provide scanning or technical assistance to other areas of the

    UCLA Department of OB/GYN clinics throughout of the community as assigned by

    the supervisor for overage including Westwood, Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey. Other

     

    duties, as assigned.

     

    Salary Range: $62.43 - $76.12 hourly

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + Current certification by the ARDMS, OBGYN

    + Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC

    + 5 years experience in diagnostic ultrasound technology

    + Degree from an accredited Ultrasonography Program

    + Current Nuchal Translucency Certification

    + Reading skills to comprehend technical and procedure manuals and other medical records written in standard English

    + Ability to communicate in standard English to collect and clearly convey information to physicians, staff, patients, and the public.

    + Technical skills and knowledge to interpret clinical data provided on requisitions and adjust examination parameter as needed.

    + Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, staff, patients and the public.

    + Ability to be courteous, patient, professional and diplomatic in any given situation.

    + Ability to work as part of a team

    + Working knowledge of basic sterile procedure and sterile fields

    + Ability to appropriated screen and instruct patients for a procedure

    + Ability to maintain a pleasant demeanor and to work effectively under pressure, and frequent interruptions.

    Preferred:

    + Current AIUM Certification

     

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