UCLA Health

Sr. Echocardiographic Technician - Primary and Specialty Care, San Luis Obispo

UCLA Health$127K — $168K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program with ARDMS-RDCS (AE) and/or (PE) certification
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echocardiography
  • Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC
  • In-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
  • Proficiency in applying ultrasound techniques for clinical evaluations
  • Ability to operate and maneuver a 500+ lb. echo machine and maintain equipment logs
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interaction

Responsibilities

  • Perform 2-dimensional echoes, M-mode, and Doppler studies under supervision
  • Notify physicians regarding urgent or pre-operative echo readings
  • Prepare preliminary interpretations of echo studies
  • Maintain accurate records associated with echo studies
  • Handle other duties as assigned by the cardiac imaging team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a reputable institution like UCLA
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment with strong team collaboration
  • Regular weekdays schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, allowing work-life balance
  • Onsite work location facilitating direct patient interaction
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Posted Date

01/12/2026

Salary Range: $61.46 - 81.12 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

28440

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this position, under the supervision of the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians, you will perform all 2-dimensional echoes, M-mode, and Doppler studies. Responsibilities include notifying Cardiac Imaging Physicians for any urgent and/or Pre-Operative Echo Readings, preparing preliminary interpretation of those studies, and preparing and maintaining records pertinent to echo studies. You will also perform other duties as assigned and directed by the UCLA Cardiac Imaging Physicians and Manager.

Salary: $58.53-$77.26 hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:
  • Graduate of Cardiac Echocardiography Technology Program
    • Adult: ARDMS-RDCS (AE)
    • Pediatrics: ARDMS-RDCS (PE)
  • At least 3 years of Adult or Pediatric/Fetal echo tech experience
  • BLS Card from AHA or ARC
  • 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.
  • Skill and manual dexterity to manipulate transducer and buttons, and knobs on the echo machine to obtain optimal studies.
  • Knowledge, skill, and ability to use P.C. and word processing software to generate written preliminary reports.
  • Knowledge, skill, and ability to make preliminary evaluations of echo studies to generate written preliminary reports.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain log of procedures, track charge documents, compare activity records, and determine that all studies are billed and collected for.
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal to no direction.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, nurses, staff, and others in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to read, interpret, apply, and/or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, or written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS)


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.

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