Sonographer

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 rotation and on-call as needed. The position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC.

The role involves performing diverse ultrasound exams, ensuring accurate coding and documentation in RIS/ISITE, and delivering patient-centered care with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures and adheres to universal protocol standards.
• Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked in RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, with charges entered.
• May be responsible for high level disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment.
• Communicates instructions to patients clearly, explains procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers and uses universal protocol during procedures; documents history and orders in the EMR.
• Performs ultrasound procedures, correlating history, labs, and findings under physician supervision.
• Interacts professionally with patients and staff, works as a team to expedite patient care.
• Uses ultrasound instrumentation correctly and completes procedures per protocol, documenting measurements and anatomy.

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.