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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: $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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