Sr. Echocardiographic Tech - Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

DescriptionUnder 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.\n\nSalary Range: $56.83-$75.01/hourly

QualificationsRequired:\n\n\tGraduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program & Registered in ARDMS\n\n\tKnowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. \n\n\tAbility to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.\n\n\tAbility to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office.\n\n\tSkill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.\n\n\tKnowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.\n\n\tKnowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.\n\n\tAbility to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.\n\n\tAbility to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.\n\n\tStrong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.\n\n\tAbility to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.\n\n\tAbility to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS).\n\n\tAbility to be Registered (ARDMS or CCI) in adult cardiac echocardiography within six months of employment.\n\n\tAccording to IAC new standards:\n\n\tNew 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\n\n\tIndividuals employed in an accredited facility who are cross-training in echocardiography 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.