Echocardiographic Technician, Per Diem - Santa Monica Hospital

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  JOB DUTIES
  

Deliver specialized clinical expertise within an award-winning health organization. Contribute to our world-renowned reputation for exceptional patient care. Expand your career potential in a state-of-the-art setting. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health. The Per Diem Echocardiographic Technician performs echocardiographic procedures under minimal supervision and with guidance from the medical director. They produce diagnostic images of the human anatomy using various ultrasound scanning equipment, both portably and within the department. Responsibilities include monitoring supply usage, maintaining records, operating Hospital Information systems and assisting with patient medical records. This position supports cardiology services within our Santa Monica and Westwood campus areas. Rotations within this region are sometimes necessary and required to accommodate staffing needs. Salary Range: $69.74 Hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

* · Completion of Ultrasound Technology Program – required * · At least 2 years of recent Acute Care experience – required * · RCS or RDCS License – required * · Current BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required * · Congenital Heart Experience – preferred * · Ability to depict lethal diagnostic information that should be considered emergent and communicate with the appropriate entities * · Ability to move 500lb+ ultrasound machine around the medical center * · Able to take call and report to duty within 60 minutes of request * · Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathology and ability to apply theory to practice in the clinical evaluation of target anatomy