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    Echocardiography Sonographer - Pittsburgh, United States - UPMC

    UPMC
    UPMC Pittsburgh, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a casual Echocardiography Sonographer to join their Heart and Vascular Institute team at Magee This position will work 24-hour echo call two weekends per month, intermittent weekday overnight call, and occasional Monday through Friday daylight shift for PTO coverage.

    Apply today and be a part of this great team


    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 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 patient's 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. 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 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)

    Act 34

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


    UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization's diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader.

    This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.

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