Part-Time Pediatric Echo Specialist — Flexible Schedule

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $5,000

Health Insurance options

PTO

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is looking for a part-time Pediatric Echocardiographer at Children’s Hospital to perform essential echocardiography examinations on children with heart disease. This role is crucial in supporting a high-quality diagnostic imaging program and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.

The position offers a flexible work schedule with benefits such as health insurance and a sign-on bonus, along with opportunities for professional growth within a nationally ranked pediatric cardiology department.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing echocardiography examinations on pediatric patients.
• Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
• Strong organizational skills for clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of echocardiography examinations independently.
• Maintain supplies and clerical duties for patient logbooks.
• Provide on-call support and oversight to less experienced staff.

Skills

Echocardiography techniques

Patient communication

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Are you interested in a rewarding, specialized clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Looking for more flexibility in your work schedule?

Join UPMC as a part-time Pediatric Echocardiographer at Children’s Hospital today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus:$5,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Part-Time Benefitsincluding Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• Secured parking lotlease available with direct shuttle to campus!
• Team-oriented department withgrowth opportunities and a robust career ladder!
• Best Children's Hospitals 2026-2027 Honor Roll!
• Ranked #1 Best Regional Hospital in Pennsylvania!
• UPMC Children’s Hospital isnationally ranked in all 11 Specialtiesby U.S. News & World Reportfor 2026-2027!

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks).
• Daylight hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., across the week!
• Rotating on-call for nights, weekends, and holiday coverage at UPMC Children’s Hospital and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.
• Occasional, rotating travel may be required to other UPMC Children’s locations for specialized coverage support, including Wexford, Bridgeville, and/or Monroeville.
  • Occasional coverage in Johnstown, Washington, Erie, and/or Sharon may be possible, as well.

Now is an exciting time to join our Cardiology Echocardiography Department, a specialized Pediatric and Congenital Heart Imaging program supporting outpatient, inpatient, and procedural areas! The Pediatric Echocardiographer position is integral to providing high‑quality diagnostic Echocardiography, supporting on‑call coverage, and collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary care team.

In this role, you will contribute to efficient workflow, patient safety, and ongoing quality and educational initiatives within a highly collaborative Pediatric Cardiac program. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Perform full range of echocardiography examinations and studies (two-dimensional imaging and Doppler) on children with heart disease, as well as diagnostic portable echocardiographic studies independently.
• Perform miscellaneous laboratory duties (maintain supplies and equipment, pull and key echo studies, etc.) and clerical duties (patient logbooks, patient billing, etc.).
• Identify four interesting cases, one simple shunt, one simple stenosis, and one complex lesion case (as defined by the divisional director) per quarter and log these cases into the Sonographer QA binder.
• Must be able to provide on-call, overtime, and weekend coverage, as well as support examinations at the main campus, satellite, and/or any outreach location(s).
• Work with all makes of equipment and explore new procedures and technology.
• Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced scanners (cardiac sonographers, ultrasound students, cardiology fellows) to improve their imaging skills.
• Review patient's medical history to determine what echocardiographic information is needed, and work with patients and their families to secure cooperation.