PER DIEM SONOGRAPHER - CARDIOLOGY CLINIC, SANTA MONICA
Company: University of California
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
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. *This
is a 50% per diem position that may convert into career. Salary:
$69.74/hourly Qualifications
- 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 echocardiographyor working to fulfill clinical
experience pre-requisites for a credentialing examinationmust
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.
Keywords: University of California, Arcadia , PER DIEM SONOGRAPHER - CARDIOLOGY CLINIC, SANTA MONICA, Healthcare , Santa Monica, California
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