Per Diem / PRN Echo Technician
Keck Medicine of USC
Glendale, CA
5x8 hrs, Flexible
$39-60/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Under general supervision of the Clinical Director, the Echocardiogram Technologist is responsible and accountable for performing Cardiac Ultrasound procedures: Transthoracic echocardiograms (including neonatal exam), Stress Echocardiograms (Treadmill and Dobutamine), assisting in Transesophageal Echocardiograms; as ordered by physician, according to established standards and protocols. Performs a variety of other cardiac tests including EKG, Treadmill and pharmacological Stress Tests.
Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent educationMinimum Experience/Knowledge:
Minimal 2 years of Cardiac Ultrasound experience in a hospital setting.
Required License/Certification: ARDMS/CCI certification required.
Current BLS certificate.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $60.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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About Glendale, CA
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