Echocardiographer (Butler, PA)

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

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an experienced Echocardiographer to support cardiology and vascular surgery services in Butler, PA. This full-time role includes weekday daytime hours with some travel. Dual credentialing in echocardiography and vascular imaging, plus strong clinical judgement, are highly valued.

The role involves performing TTE/TEE/Stress/contrast echocardiography, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring proper coding and documentation of exams in the electronic record.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an ultrasound program.
• CAAHEP accreditation is preferred or required.
• RDCS, RDMS or registry eligible preferred.
• Must obtain RDCS or RDMS within 12 months of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures including TTE, TEE, Stress Echocardiography, and Echo with contrast.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Ensures accurate patient identification, reviews history, and documents in the electronic record.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and documents optimized image data.
• Works with physicians and clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Covers shifts, on-call responsibilities, and may work at satellite facilities as needed.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures while adhering to universal protocol.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular imaging

Transthoracic Echocardiography

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Stress echocardiography

Echo with contrast

RDCS/RDMS preferred

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Ultrasound program training

CAAHEP accreditation

RDCS/RDMS certification

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Echocardiographer to support our cardiology and vascular surgery services at 101 Clearview Circle, Unit B, Butler, PA 16001. This full-time opportunity offers weekday daylight hours with approximately 5-10% travel required. The ideal candidate will be dual credentialed in echocardiography and vascular imaging and bring strong clinical experience performing high-quality diagnostic studies for both cardiology and vascular surgery patients. We are looking for a skilled technologist who is comfortable working independently, demonstrates strong clinical judgment and attention to detail, and collaborates effectively with physicians and clinical teams to deliver exceptional patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Echo/Vascular Technologist looking to utilize their expertise across two specialty areas while working in a collaborative outpatient environment.

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.

• 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 or professional equivalent required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

• RDCS, RCS or RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred.

• Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred.

• Must obtain RDCS or RDMS within 12 months of hire date.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran