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Echocardiography Sonographer
4 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Erie, United States Part timeUPMC Hamot Heart Institute is currently hiring Echocardiographer Sonographers to join our team · This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $7,500 with a 2 year work commitment or $15,000 with a 3 year work commitment. · All levels of experience considered. Applica ...
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Echocardiography Sonographer
4 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Erie, United StatesPerforms 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 ...
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Travel Echo Tech
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Echocardiography Sonographer - Erie, United States - UPMC
Description
UPMC Hamot Heart Institute is currently hiring Echocardiographer Sonographers to join our team
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $7,500 with a 2 year work commitment or $15,000 with a 3 year work commitment.
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 patients fears and solicit their cooperation.
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.
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.
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.
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)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran