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Join our team as a Fetal Echo Sonographer. The ideal candidate has both pediatric and fetal echo experience and is willing to travel between our different centers located in** **Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Carlisle, York Memorial, Chambersburg.

We are currently offering a Sign-On Bonus for new hire Echo Techs:

$30,000 for a three-year commitment or a $15,000 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment.

UPMC will determine seniority level placement within the career ladder upon hire based on education and professional experience.

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and a broad knowledge of cardiac pathology.

Responsibilities:

+ Performs or assists Lead Sonographer or Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.

+ 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. Demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment and processes and is able to troubleshoot issues.

+ 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.

+ Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups. Works directly with Cardiologists regarding protocol development.

+ 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.

+ Performs all job responsibilities of Level I Sonographer.

+ Conduct himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.

+ Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program or professional equivalent required.

+ 2 years of echo experience required.

+ Performance review consistent with minimum of Strong Solid performance on last performance review. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Registry Required CPR/BLS required

Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran