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Echocardiography Technician (Per Diem)
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202001161261 | 20% Part Time | 8AM - 5PM | Commensurate with Experience |
Position Information
Incumbent performs a full range of cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures and complex specialized procedures on adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient clinic setting. This includes M-mode, 2 & 3 dimensional echocardiograms, color Doppler, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, assisting at transesophageal echo, pharmacological and exercise/pharmacological stress echo, and strain imaging. Has advanced cognitive abilities in echocardiography and cardiac conditions, recognizes and describes abnormal findings and tailors the procedure to provide a comprehensive exam. In addition, gets additional data based on abnormal findings. The cardiac sonographer makes the decision as to when an echo contrast agent &/or agitated saline injections according to policy. Will prepare and position patients, adjust equipment to best demonstrate area of interest, operate various stationary and portable equipment and imaging systems. Prepare preliminary interpretation of those studies in image archiving/reporting solutions. Prepare and maintain records pertinent to echo studies. Works with the medical director for quality improvement, IAC certification. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff.
Please note:
This is a per diem position. Current time demand is 4 to 8 hours per week with plans for expansion and increased hours within the next year. The position's primary work location will be in the inland empire working in the UCR Health Clinic.
The proposed classification title code for this position is covered under the AFSCME Patient Care Technical Unit Contract (EX) and is pending review and approval. A flat hourly rate of $49.32 is anticipated for this per diem position.
Please note:
This is a per diem position. Current time demand is 4 to 8 hours per week with plans for expansion and increased hours within the next year. The position's primary work location will be in the inland empire working in the UCR Health Clinic.
The proposed classification title code for this position is covered under the AFSCME Patient Care Technical Unit Contract (EX) and is pending review and approval. A flat hourly rate of $49.32 is anticipated for this per diem position.
Minimum Requirements
1. Credentialed with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
2. Basic Life Support certification.
3. Must have two years experience in adult echocardiology and/or cardiac ultrasound. Ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and congenital heart disease. Ability to understand complex concepts and apply to patient care.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurse, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner.
Prior experience using an electronic health record.
5. Ability to transport, push/pull echo and clinical equipment to facilitate patient care.
2. Basic Life Support certification.
3. Must have two years experience in adult echocardiology and/or cardiac ultrasound. Ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and congenital heart disease. Ability to understand complex concepts and apply to patient care.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurse, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner.
Prior experience using an electronic health record.
5. Ability to transport, push/pull echo and clinical equipment to facilitate patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside was included in the (August 2018) edition of The Princeton Review's "The Best 382 Colleges."
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (August 2017) Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked UC Riverside among the top 151 institutions. This survey bills itself as "the most trustworthy precursor of global rankings of the world's top 500 universities."
- In 2016, UCR was recognized for graduation rate success by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) for achieving near parity across racial-ethnic, socio-economic, and gender boundaries.
- UCR ranks among the Top 15 Public Research Universities in the nation, as identified by the 2017 Washington Monthly.
- In 2017, two separate reports from the Education Trust celebrated UCR as a national leader for African American and Latino student success. UCR was one of just three schools to be named top-performing institutions in both reports and the only California campus recognized among 18 top-performing colleges and universities in the nation for high black student graduation rates.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview