Echocardiographer

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Daylight shifts

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Echocardiographer to join our team. This role features daylight shifts and an on-call rotation, with weekends and holidays included.

You will perform transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echocardiography, and echocardiography with contrast, delivering high-quality images while collaborating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to work with patients and team.
• Knowledge of ultrasound instrumentation and image optimization.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Start Strong: Earn a $10,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team!

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Echocardiographer to join our exceptional team! This opportunity offers daylight shifts, including weekends, holidays, and an on-call rotation.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and are looking to grow your career alongside a collaborative team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our team of life changers!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.