Sonographer

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Sonographer for the evening shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with rotating weekends and on-call duties as needed.

This position requires completion of an accredited ultrasound program and certification (RDMS/RVT/ARRT) with ARRT (S) eligibility; a $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment to UPMC. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, ensuring exams are properly coded in RIS and ISITE, and performing ultrasound procedures with strong

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
• RDMS/RVT/ARRT(S) certification or registry eligibility is preferred and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with ultrasound procedures and ability to communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures and adheres to universal protocol standards.
• Ensures exams are properly coded and tracked in RIS and archived in ISITE.
• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices and equipment.
• Communicates procedures clearly to patients to alleviate fears and obtain cooperation.
• Documents patient history and physician orders in the electronic record.
• Performs ultrasound examinations and correlates findings with clinical data for diagnosis under physician supervision.
• Interacts professionally with patients and co-workers to expedite patient care.
• Operates ultrasound equipment following protocol to obtain high-quality images.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Patient communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Anatomy knowledge

Education

CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program

Tools

RIS

ISITE

Job description

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Sonographer to work the evening shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with rotation as needed. Weekends/Holiday rotation and on call as needed

This position is currently offering a $6,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment to UPMC!

Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.




• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.




• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment




• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.




• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. 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.




• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, for the purpose of assisting in a patient's medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician.




• 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.




• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation. Completes procedures according to protocol.




• Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues and obtains and correlates ultrasonic measurements of structures/organs with data charts, anatomical normal measurements and computer data programs, where applicable.

Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 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) requiredRDMS, RVT or ARRT (S) registered or registry eligible preferredAndMust obtain RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S) within 12 months of hire date

• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Technologist




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




• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal




• Act 33 with renewal




• Act 34 with renewal




• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran