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Senior Ultrasound Technologist - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
May 05, 2026
Description

This
position will support the South Bay Region. The South Bay Region is currently
made up of UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Imaging and Interventional Center, Palos
Verdes Imaging and Interventional Center, UCLA Health Redondo Beach Primary
Specialty Clinic, UCLA Health Torrance/Lomita Primary Specialty Center and our
partnership with Martin Luther King Hospital. This position participates in
on-call and holiday schedules, prepared by the manager, that supports one of
the medical centers in the UCLA Health system. Additionally, participation in
rotating shifts is required, as needed.

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

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

External Candidates:

Staff Sonographer:


    • One to two years experience within the
      hospital / acute care setting
    • Must maintain active RDMS certification in
      one specialty, i.e. Abdomen or OB-GYN
    • Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound
      program is strongly preferred
    • Salary Range: $58.74 - $77.50 Hourly

Senior Sonographer (Advancement into Senior Sonographer job
classification can be assessed after 6 months with UCLA Health):


    • Minimum of four years of prior experience
      within the hospital / acute care setting
    • Must maintain Active RDMS certification in
      three specialties: Abdomen, OB-GYN and RVT
    • Proficient in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric and
      Vascular Sonography. Additionally, proficiency in interventional
      procedures
    • Graduate of CAAHAP accredited ultrasound
      school is strongly preferred
    • Salary Range: $65.55 - $79.93 Hourly

Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $58.74 - $79.93 Hourly

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and application
includes all relevant certifications and licenses.

Staff Ultrasound
Technologist


  • At least 1 year of acute care
    (hospital) experience - required
  • RDMS credential in one specialty
    (Abdomen or OBGYN) - required

Senior
Ultrasound Technologist


  • 4 years of prior acute care (hospital) experience
    - required (Advancement into Senior job classification can be assessed
    after 6 months with UCLA Health)
  • RDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN and
    RVT - required

General
Requirements


  • BLS/CPR
    Certificate - required
  • Graduate of CAAHAP ultrasound program -
    strongly preferred
  • AAS or higher in Medical Sonography -
    preferred
  • RDMS (AB or OBGYN) - minimum
    requirement
  • Advanced
    skills in Vascular and / or MSK ultrasound - preferred
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians,
    nurses, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner
  • Ability
    to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately
  • Ability
    to employ independent decision making, prioritize work, while handling
    multiple tasks to completion within allotted time
  • Ability
    to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
  • Basic
    typing skills to input various data into RIS and HIS Information
    systems.
  • Knowledge
    of medical terminology with the ability to distinguish between types of
    procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

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