Echo Sonographer- Cardiac Diagnostic (Casual)

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Echo Sonographer, where you'll utilize advanced medical imaging technology to diagnose and monitor health conditions. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with ultrasound procedures and medical imaging.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with invasive procedures following protocols.
• Perform technical ultrasound procedures under physician supervision.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked using RIS and ISITE systems.

Skills

Compassionate Patient Care

Technical Skills

Communication

Job description

Description -

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through advanced medical imaging? As an Echo Sonographer, you'll play a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions, all while working with cutting-edge technology. Join our team to enjoy a rewarding career that combines your technical skills with compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with invasive procedures, adhering to universal protocol standards.
• Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked, and charges entered via RIS and ISITE systems.
• Responsible for high-level disinfection of devices, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol during procedures.
• Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition; document patient history electronically.
• Perform technical ultrasound procedures, correlating patient history, lab data, and physical findings for medical diagnosis under physician supervision.
• Interact effectively with patients and co-workers, displaying care, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Work as a team member within the department and across departments to expedite patient care.
• Utilize ultrasound instrumentation, demonstrating knowledge of equipment operations and scanning techniques for optimized image documentation; complete procedures according to protocol.

Shift: Various shifts starting no earlier than 7AM. and ending no later than 8PM. Shifts include rotating weekends, and rotating Saturdays. The expected shifts are 7AM-3:30PM, 7:45AM-4:15PM, 9:30AM-6PM