• Pediatric Echocardio Sonographer Adv

    UPMC (Mechanicsburg, PA)


    Join our team as a Pediatric Echo Sonographer. The ideal candidate is willing to travel between our different centers located in** **Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Carlisle, York Memorial, Chambersburg.

     

    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 RequiredCPR/BLS requiredAct 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)

    + 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