Sonographer

UPMC; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Casual Sonographer to join our team of life-changers. The sonographer performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and participates in weekend/holiday rotations as needed.

Responsibilities include operating ultrasound equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and coding, and supporting hospital physicians. RDMS certification and a CAAHEP-accredited program are required, with a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification is required.
• BLS certification or CPR.
• Completion of an ultrasound program accredited by CAAHEP.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures with professional competency.
• Assists physicians with procedures while following universal protocol standards.
• Interacts with patients and coworkers with care and respect.
• Explains procedures to patients to alleviate fears and ensure comfort.
• Ensures exams are properly coded, tracked, and charges entered.
• Obtains and documents cross-sectional anatomy images and correlates with data.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Independent judgement

Education

CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program

Job description

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Casual Sonographer to join their team of life-changers!

The Sonographer performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. They competently perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

During the interview process, you'll learn more about the offered shifts and schedules, in addition to hearing about our excellent career ladder! These positions will work various shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations. Applicants who possess experience with vascular and obstetrics are highly encouraged to apply!

Take the next step and unlock your potential with a career at UPMC!

• Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures, adhering to universal protocol standards.
• Interacts with patients and co-workers, displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears.
• Ensures exams are properly coded, tracked, networked, and charges entered.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and reviews patient history and physician orders.
• Documents patient history in electronic records as required.
• May handle High-Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and equipment.
• Obtains and documents cross-sectional anatomy images, correlating measurements with data charts.
• Performs technical ultrasound procedures, using appropriate instrumentation and techniques.
• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran