Job Description
Sr Ultrasound Technician Per Diem Job Summary The Senior Ultrasound Technician in the Adult Echocardiography Laboratory is responsible for performing the full range of adult echocardiography procedures including, 2D/3D echo, stress echocardiography (exercise/pharmacological) and contrast echocardiograms in acute and outpatient care settings utilizing multi-vendor sourced equipment. The Sr. Ultrasound technician is also responsible for maintaining a high standard of medical ethics at all times, is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve, and follow established examination standards that adhere to the policies and procedures of UCDH and IAC. Clinical instruction of cardiac ultrasound students and/or Cardiac Fellows may also be expected and required per the Echo Lab Supervisor or Manager's discretion. Participation in lab sponsored events/demonstrations as requested. This position is Monday through Friday with varying hours between 7:30am and 6:00pm and weekend rotation. Per Diem will be on an as needed basis. Availability for mandatory overtime and assignment to perform echo procedures at the Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics maybe required. #CA-SB
Apply By Date 12/19/2024 by 11:59pm Minimum Qualifications For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position. - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound program.
- Minimum 2 years Cardiac Ultrasound experience or successful completion of UCDH clinical externship in Echocardiography.
- Ability to perform all requested 2D/3D echo and stress echo examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
- Ability to perform and understands advanced cardiac analytics: cardiac mechanics (strain), 3D/4D volumes and analytics as they become commercially available.
- Ability to effectively operate ultrasound equipment. Have working knowledge of different ultrasound systems (i.e. Siemens SC2000, Philips Epiq, CX50, iE33 etc.).
- Performance of echo procedures and/or exercise stress echocardiogram procedures in Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics as assigned.
- Variable weekend, holiday rotation, and mandatory overtime may be required. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications - Certificate of completion related to technical training in cardiovascular sonography.
Key Responsibilities - 70% - Echo Procedures
- 10% - Documentation
- 10% - Lab Accreditation
- 5% - Equipment/Supplies
- 5% - Other
Department Overview The Echocardiography Lab offers a full array of diagnostic procedures that use ultrasound to create images of the heart in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes both two- and three-dimensional echocardiography.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $76.86
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 170
- UC Job Title: ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR PD
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
- Percentage of Time: 20%
- Shift Hours: 7:30AM - 6pm
- Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
- Union Representation: Yes, EX-Patient Care Technical
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Never 0 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
- This offer is contingent upon your successful completion of an Employment Misconduct Disclosure review where you will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that you committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct.
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