Echocardiography Sonographer

1 day ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
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ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Echocardiography Sonographer to support Diagnostic Cardiology.

Shift Details:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Will work mainly at Sewickley but will rotate to McCandless and Cranberry
On-call and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule
Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients 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. D
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 preferred. Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire date
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

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