• Echocardiography Sonographer

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


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    ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Flex Full-Time Echocardiography Sonographer to support Diagnostic Cardiology.

    Shift Details:

    + Monday - Friday

     

    + 7:30 - 4

     

    + On-call and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule

    + Travel between McCandless and Cranberry campuses

    + Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

    Responsibilities:

    + Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.

    + Identifies all patients properly according to policy.

    + 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.

    + Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.

    + 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 team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

    + Ensures all completed exams are properly coded and identified for electronic processing and storage according to department standards.

    + Assures charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

    + Performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures according to guidelines established by the Medical Director.

    + Procedures must be performed in the established time frame and according to established protocol.

    + Procedures include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and Echo with contrast.

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

    + Within a reasonable timeframe, 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.

    + Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.

    + Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to department policy and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Transesophageal echo, echo enhancement, bubble and contrast studies, and Stress echocardiography.

    + Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

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

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

    + Act 34

     

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