Echo Sonographer Trainee

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Echo Sonographer trainee who will learn essential skills in performing echocardiograms. This role involves shadowing experienced professionals, documenting patient histories, and adhering to hospital protocols. The ideal candidate will exhibit a positive attitude and professionalism while contributing to patient care. After training and passing the Registry exam, there is potential for advancement into a full Echocardiography Sonographer Technologist position. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends for patient care.
• Ability to document patient history and measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist in performing transthoracic echocardiograms under supervision.
• Maintain professional communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certification in Echocardiography

Tools

CVIS

Job description

Purpose:
The Echo Sonographer trainee will be trained on proper protocol while shadowing and completing requested studies and demonstrating the ability to fulfill all functions of the responsibilities below.

Responsibilities:

1. Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as needed for patient care. After successfully passing the Registry exam, will be moved into an Echocardiography Sonographer Technologist position if one is available.
2. After completion of training and under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee will shadow until deemed capable to perform Echo transthoracic echo exams using proper protocols and procedures.
3. Under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee properly documents patient history and enters information and measurements into CVIS.
4. After successful completion of training program, the trainee should be able to demonstrate competence to perform transthoracic echocardiograms.
5. Maintains inter and intra departmental communications.
6. Exhibits a positive and professional image with patients, physicians, co-workers, and peers.
7. Performs clerical responsibilities as needed.
8. Participates with Performance Improvement projects.
9. Complies with Echocardiography and hospital policies and procedures and performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.