Per Diem Staff or Per Diem Senior Ultrasound Technologist - MLK Hospital

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable Shifts relative to department needs Posted Date 10/14/2024 Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration As Needed Job # 19332

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Do you have a passion for Ultrasound?  Do you thrive in an environment where growth, learning and teaching are core aspects of the day to day?  Do you find your calling in healthcare is a combination of your compassion for the patients you care for and the innovative technology that drives ultrasound? Then come join us and be a part of our evolving ultrasound department at UCLA Health.  Make a positive impact on one of the nation’s top health systems, help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care and take your professional expertise to the next level. 

In this role, you will:

• Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served
• Obtain, evaluate and use information from the patient requisition, medical records, referring physician and correlate with acquired images
• Use cognitive sonographic skills, to identify and differentiate anatomy and pathology
• Use independent judgement to produce diagnostic images of human anatomy utilizing diagnostic ultrasound systems for our referring providers and our interpreting physicians
• Extend courtesy to our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers through our “World Class Practices” Service Standards

This position will support the Ultrasound section’s South Bay region, primarily at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, providing patient care for our inpatient and outpatient settings. The South Bay Region is currently comprised of UCLA Health’s partnership with MLK Community Hospital, UCLA Health Palos Verdes Imaging & Interventional Center, UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Imaging and Interventional Center, UCLA Health Torrance Specialty Care, UCLA Health Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care. This position is primarily hospital based, and does require participation in on-call, weekend, and holiday scheduling as prepared by the manager.

Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level up to the Senior level.

External Candidates:

Staff Sonographer:

• One to two years experience within the hospital / acute care setting