Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

4 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

Job Summary

Casual Sonographer position available, with a rotation schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. This role requires working 3 days a week, with days including Monday and Friday, and an additional day. As a Sonographer, you will be responsible for assisting physicians with invasive procedures, adhering to universal protocol standards, and ensuring all exams are properly coded and tracked.

Responsibilities

  1. Assist physicians with invasive procedures as necessary, adhering to universal protocol standards.
  2. Ensure all exams within your area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system.
  3. Network all exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for exams performed.
  4. May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and/or equipment.
  5. Communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explain procedures to alleviate patient fears and solicit cooperation.
  6. Identify patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.
  7. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
  8. Document patient history in the electronic record as required.
  9. Perform a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings to assist in medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician.
  10. Interact with patients and co-workers, displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
  11. Work as a team member within the department and other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
  12. Utilize ultrasound instrumentation for procedures, demonstrating knowledge of equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques for optimized image data/documentation.
  13. Complete procedures according to protocol.
  14. Obtain image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes, demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships, and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues.

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 is preferred. Completion of the Physics portion of registry is also preferred. Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI Clearance are also required.

Working with UPMC

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.



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