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UCLA Health Sr. Echocardiographic Tech - Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center in Los Angeles, California
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: $58.53-$77.26/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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