Echocardiography Sonographer

Now offering a generous Sign-On Bonus for all Echocardio Sonographers!

Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a two-year work commitment!

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Echocardiography Sonographer to join the team! This position will consist of 8-hour daylight shifts with varied start times, including rotating weekends, on-call responsibilities for after scheduled shifts Monday - Sunday, and rotating on-call for holidays.

Our Echocardio Tech's will perform imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and a broad knowledge of cardiac pathology. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.

• Identifies all patients properly according to policy.

• Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.

• Documents patient history in electronic record as required.

• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.

• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect.

• Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

• Ensures all completed exams are properly coded and identified for electronic processing and storage according to department standards.

• Assures charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

• Performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures according to guidelines established by the Medical Director.

• Procedures must be performed in the established time frame and according to established protocol.

• Procedures include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and Echo with contrast.

• Conduct himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.

• Within a reasonable timeframe, demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.

• Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to department policy and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Transesophageal echo, echo enhancement, bubble and contrast studies, and Stress echocardiography.

Qualifications:

• Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered or registry eligible with physics portion of registry obtained is preferred.

• Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire date.

• CPR or BLS required.

• Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit in Pennsylvania locations only.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran