Echocardiography Sonographer Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cumberland, MD

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Cumberland, MD

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking an Echocardiography Sonographer to join their team of life-changers! As an Echocardiography Sonographer, you will perform imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. You competently perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and ability to recognize critical pathologies.

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This is a full-time, dayshift position that will include weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations.

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We are excited to offer a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus (with a 2-year work commitment) to eligible candidates.

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Responsibilities:

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  • 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.
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  • Identifies all patients properly according to policy. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
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  • Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Conduct himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.
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  • 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.
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  • Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
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  • 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.
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  • Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program is required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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  • Registered or registry eligible with the physics portion of the registry obtained is preferred. Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire date. 
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  • CPR or BLS required.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Day shift,

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