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UPMC St. Margaret is looking for a Full-Time Echocardiography Sonographer to support our Cardiology-Echo department. This individual will work Monday through Friday, daylight hours with every 4th weekend working, and NO holidays or on-call. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, we encourage you to apply to this position and start your career with UPMC St. Margaret!
Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment!
The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate salary structure and job title based on experience, certification, and licensure.
Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and ability to recognize critical pathologies.
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.
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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran