Sonographer Adv Multi Skill at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Job Description:

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UPMC offers a $6,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

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.

This position works day shift including every Saturday or every Sunday and Holiday rotation.
Responsibilities:

• Exhibits advanced level of knowledge related to normal anatomy and pathology. Able to recognize pathology and the ability to think critically, assessing the patient results for communication with the physician.
• Works as a team member within assigned departments to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills. Effectively communicates with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments.
• Perform ultrasound diagnostic examinations in accordance with Level I Sonographer.
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Maintains flexibility to work within different clinical areas to support the needs of the departments and/or business units to ensure that staffing is adequate to support services across the enterprise. Maintains assigned workflow patterns at site based on patient volumes and continually communicates with supervisors and/or managers.
• Conveys results to patients and ordering clinicians where appropriate and when given permission by attending physician.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Assist with the training of staff and student sonographers.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and a willingness to educate others in their areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for new hires and students.
• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. 
• 2 years of experience required in primary specialty. Must hold registry in each specialty. Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review. 
• Sonographers with less experience will be considered for a lower career ladder.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  RDMS Registered with active certification in second specialty. Must maintain 2 imaging registries/certifications and maintain competency in both as required by hiring Business Unit. ? Must be willing and demonstrate flexibility to be assigned to any of the maintained registries by leadership. Must provide flexibility to work least one off-shift (evening, nights or weekend), every 90 days as requested by imaging leadership. ? CPR or BLS Preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 
   
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• 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

Job Info:

• Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Position: Sonographer Adv Multi Skill
• Work Location: Shiloh
• Country: US

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