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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Sunday-Saturday 6a-430p, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, and on call
Posted Date
06/04/2026
Salary Range: $65.55 - 79.93 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
30820

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working alongside a collaborative and supportive healthcare team. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ultrasound Technologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures while providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages
  • Asist with IAC accreditation.
  • Create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and families throughout their imaging experience
  • Review patient histories, physician orders, and medical records to ensure accurate and efficient imaging exams
  • Utilize advanced sonographic knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify anatomy, abnormalities, and pathology
  • Independently produce high-quality diagnostic images that support accurate interpretation and patient diagnosis
  • Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare teams to provide excellent clinical care
  • Maintain a strong commitment to service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork in every interaction

Join a team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care while offering the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

*may be required to rotate between UCLA Hospitals*

Salary Range: $65.55 - $79.93/Hourly

Job Qualifications

Staff Ultrasound Technologist

·         At least 1 year of acute care (hospital) experience – required

·         RDMS credential in one specialty - 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 three specialties - 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

·         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


As a condition of employment
, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.