• Sr. Echocardiographic Tech - Adult Congenital…

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Under the supervision of the

    UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, perform all 2-dimensional echoes, M-mode, and

    Doppler studies. Notifies (By Pager) Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any URGENT

     

    and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings.

     

    Prepare preliminary interpretation of those studies. Prepare and

     

    maintain records pertinent to echo studies.

     

    Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac

     

    Imaging Physicians and Manager.

     

    Salary Range: $61.46-$81.12/hourlyQualifications

    Required:

    Successful completion of a

     

    cardiac echocardiography technology program.

     

    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.

     

    Ability to deliver basic

     

    cardiac life support (BCLS).

     

    Ability to be Registered (ARDMS

     

    or CCI) in adult cardiac echocardiography within six months of employment.

    According to IAC new standards:

    New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound

    program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate

    credential within one year from the date of graduation. These individuals must

     

    be listed on the application as provisional technical staff who are eligible

     

    for credentialing, and must only work under appropriate supervision of a

     

    credentialed sonographer

     

    Individuals employed in an accredited facility who are cross-training in

     

    echocardiography

     

    or working to fulfill clinical

     

    experience pre-requisites for a credentialing examination

     

    must obtain an appropriate

     

    credential within two years from the start date of training.

     

    These individuals must be listed on the application as provisional

     

    technical staff who are

     

    eligible for credentialing, and must only work under appropriate

     

    supervision of a

     

    credentialed

     

    sonographer

     

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