Sonographer

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Bedford is seeking a fulltime Sonographer to join our imaging team. The role requires working all three shifts with weekend and holiday rotations; on-call is required as needed. A sign-on bonus of $6,000 accompanies a two-year commitment to UPMC.

The Sonographer will perform ultrasound procedures, ensure proper coding and data management in RIS/ISITE, and maintain high standards of patient care. Collaborative teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work all three shifts, including weekend and holiday rotation.
• On call is required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures and adheres to universal protocol standards.
• Ensures exams are properly coded in RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.
• May be responsible for high level disinfection of devices and equipment.
• Communicates instructions to patients clearly and explains procedures to ease patient anxiety.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and applies department protocols for accurate data acquisition.
• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, correlating history, labs, and findings for diagnostic support under physician supervision.
• Interacts professionally with patients and staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Operates ultrasound instrumentation with knowledge of equipment use and scanning techniques to optimize image data.
• Obtains image documentation and correlates measurements with charts and data programs.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

RIS/ISITE knowledge

On-call readiness

Tools

RIS

ISITE

Ultrasound equipment

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.