University of California, Irvine·Irvine, California
Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound exams for adult and pediatric patients using various imaging modalities and Doppler techniques. Assist in training fellows and students while traveling between cardiology off-site clinics to provide patient care.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
adult and pediatric patients. This includes M-mode, 2 & 3 dimensional, color Doppler, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echo, pharmacological and exercise stress echo, Holter monitors and ECGs. Recognizes and describes abnormal findings and tailors the procedure to provide a comprehensive exam. The cardiac sonographer makes the decision as to when an echo contrast agent &/or agitated saline injections according to the CVC policy. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. Will rotate shifts and assignments as needed, including after hour on-call. The Sr. Ultrasound Technologist assists in the training of fellows and students as assigned. Also, this position will require traveling between all cardiology off-sites clinics where procedures are being performed.
What It Takes to be Successful
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must possess A.R.D.M.S. and/or CCI Certification Must have two years experience in cardiac ultrasound Must have two years experience in adult echocardiology Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to regularly travel locally to Ambulatory Practice off-site locations Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Registered in pediatric echocardiography - RDCS Must have two years of college with emphasis in Allied Health Sciences, preferably Diagnostic Medical Sonography Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
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Must have ARDMS or CCI certification and at least two years of experience in cardiac ultrasound and adult echocardiology. BLS certification is required, and a degree in Allied Health Sciences is preferred.
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