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Location Los Angeles, California

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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

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: $70.42 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: $73.74 Hourly

Salary Range (Staff through Senior): $70.42 - $73.74 Hourly

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

Senior Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist (External Candidates)

  • 5 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

  • 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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Posting ID: 1263713103 Posted: 2026-05-27 Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist