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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: $57.22-$67.33 hourly Qualifications
3 years of Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echo tech experience BCLS from the American Heart Society or American Red Cross 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 ) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS or pediatric echocardiography (PE) RDCS. According to IAC standards: New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate credential in pediatric echo RDCS (PE) or adult echo RDCS (AE) thru ARDMS 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 Echocardiographic Technicians (Cardiovascular Supervisor 2, Principal Echo technician, or Sr. Echo Technician). Individuals employed in an accredited facility who are cross-training in echocardiography or 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 Echocardiographic Technicians (Cardiovascular Supervisor 2, Principal Echo technician, or Sr. Echo Technician).
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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: $57.22-$67.33 hourly Qualifications
3 years of Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echo tech experience BCLS from the American Heart Society or American Red Cross 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 ) in adult cardiac echocardiography (AE) RDCS or pediatric echocardiography (PE) RDCS. According to IAC standards: New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate credential in pediatric echo RDCS (PE) or adult echo RDCS (AE) thru ARDMS 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 Echocardiographic Technicians (Cardiovascular Supervisor 2, Principal Echo technician, or Sr. Echo Technician). Individuals employed in an accredited facility who are cross-training in echocardiography or 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 Echocardiographic Technicians (Cardiovascular Supervisor 2, Principal Echo technician, or Sr. Echo Technician).
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