Sonographer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

UPMC Bedford is seeking a full-time Sonographer to join the radiology team. The role requires ability to work all three shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations, with on-call as needed.

A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment. Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program and RDMS/RVT/ARRT(S) credentials or eligibility are required, with a 12-month timeline to obtain credentials.

Qualifications

• CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program completion is required.
• RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S) registration or eligibility preferred.
• Must obtain RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S) within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures and adheres to universal protocol standards.
• Ensures exams are coded and tracked in RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; proper charges entered.
• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment.
• Communicates clearly with patients, explains procedures, and helps alleviate fears to gain cooperation.
• Properly identifies patients using two identifiers and applies departmental protocols for optimal results.
• Performs ultrasound procedures, correlating history, labs and findings to assist in diagnosis under physician supervision.
• Interacts with patients and staff with care, listening, dignity and respect; works as a team.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and completes procedures per protocol.
• Obtains image documentation and correlates measurements with data programs.
• Documents patient history in electronic records as required.
• Completes CAAHEP-accredited training requirement.

Education

CAAHEP ultrasound program training

Tools

RDMS

RVT

ARRT(S)

Job description

UPMC Bedford is looking for a fulltime Sonographer! Must be able to work all three shifts, Weekend and Holiday rotation. On call is required as needed.

This position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $6,000 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