Sonographer - MFM

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Sonographer This role will work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

The primary work location is 740 High Street, but you may be required to travel to our office in Muncy as well.

Prior OB/Gyn and MFM experience is preferred. 

We will consider applicants at all levels of the Sonographer career leader. 

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on his/her individual experience and education. 

We offer a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being — physically, emotionally, and financially — paired with endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional looking to join this amazing team, look no further Apply today and find out where your career can take you.

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus and student loan incentive

Sign-On Bonus Details:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $6,000 for qualified applicants.  A two-year work commitment is required.

Purpose:
Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities:

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• Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
  
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
  
• May be responsible for High-Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment
  
• 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 by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition results. Document patient history in electronic record as required.
  
• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, to assist in a patient's medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician.
  
• 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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
  
• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation. Completes procedures according to protocol.
  
• Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships, and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues and obtains and correlates ultrasonic measurements of structures/organs with data charts, anatomical normal measurements, and computer data programs, where applicable.
  

Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred. Completion of the Physics portion of the registry is preferred. Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date.

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
  
• 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