Sonographer - Casual

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging procedures with independence and professional judgment. The role includes assisting physicians during invasive procedures, ensuring exams are properly coded, and networking data to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.

Candidates must be trained in a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program and obtain RDMS/RVT or ARRT(S) within 12 months. Strong patient communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with invasive procedures per universal protocol standards.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked in RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.
• Possess ability to disinfect devices, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Communicate procedures clearly to patients and help alleviate fears to gain cooperation.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and apply departmental protocols for optimal results.

Skills

Independence in procedures

Ultrasound procedures

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program

Tools

RIS ISITE system

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Purpose:

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

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 the 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 clearly and concisely 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 patients 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 a 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) is 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) is required.

• RDMS, RVT, or ARRT (S) registered or registry eligible preferred.

• Must 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