Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
variable days Sunday through Saturday with varying 10 hour day shifts that include holidays, weekend rotations and on-call responsibilities
Posted Date
02/03/2026
Salary Range $73.23 - 73.23 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
28455

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!

As our Echocardiographic Technician Per Diem you will produce diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, maintaining quality control and participating in meetings. The role involves supply monitoring, operating information systems, accurate billing and record maintenance. The technician ensures a clean, safe work area, assists with data collection, and adheres to schedules and patient care standards. This position supports cardiology services within our Santa Monica and Westwood campus areas. Rotations within this region are sometimes necessary and required to accommodate staffing needs.

Salary Range: $73.23 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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*Please ensure your resume and application includes all relevant certifications and licenses*

*Please ensure your resume and application includes all relevant specialties with your work experience*

• Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program – required
• Registered with ARDMS-RDCS (AE) for Adults or with ARDMS-RDCS (PE) for Pediatrics – required
• BCLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
• At least 6 months of Adult Echo experience – required
• At least 3 years of Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echo experience – preferred
• Able to take call and report to duty within 60 minutes of request
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy
• Ability to push the 500+ lb. echo machine for distances up to 100 feet within the office