Sonographer Adv

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Part-Time Sonographer Adv to join our Ultrasound team in Pittsburgh. The role offers 8- or 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends, on-call and holiday coverage.

Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program and at least 2 years of ultrasound experience are required. BLS/CPR and RDMS/RVT certification are also expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Formal ultrasound training from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years ultrasound experience.
• Performance review must meet strong/solid rating.
• BLS/CPR certification required; ARRT(RDMS) or RVT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sonographic anatomy, pathology, and critical thinking to recognize and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with Radiologists on imaging protocols and procedure development.
• Perform all responsibilities of a Level I Sonographer.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff and student sonographers.
• Participate in system-wide standardization initiatives and workgroups.
• Communicate results to patients and ordering providers as appropriate.
• Support QA, regulatory testing, research activities, and technical initiatives.
• Function independently while providing coverage for off-shifts, on-call, and satellite locations.

Skills

Sonography expertise

Anatomy knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program

Tools

RDMS

RVT

Job description

Starting Strong: Earn a $3,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team!

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Part-Time Sonographer Adv to join our Ultrasound team! This position offers 8- or 10-hour shifts, including rotating weekends, call, and holiday coverage. Join our team of life-changers and make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sonographic anatomy, pathology, and critical thinking skills to recognize and communicate findings appropriately.
• Collaborate directly with Radiologists on imaging protocols and procedure development.
• Perform all responsibilities of a Level I Sonographer.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff and student sonographers.
• Participate in system-wide standardization initiatives and workgroups.
• Communicate results to patients and ordering providers, when appropriate and authorized by the attending physician.
• Support quality assurance, regulatory testing, research activities, and technical initiatives.
• Function independently while providing coverage for off-shifts, on-call responsibilities, and satellite locations as needed, maintaining ongoing communication with leadership.

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
• 2 years of ultrasound experience required.
• Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Americal Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (S)
• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran