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UPMC is seeking an Echo Technologist to support the Echo department at UPMC Harrisburg

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday with staggered starts between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm

Rotating weekends, holiday and on-call is required.

We are currently offering generous Sign-On Bonus Options for eligible new hires:

+ $15,000 with a 2-year work commitment

+ $30,000 with a 3-year work commitment

Position Highlights:

+ Make a direct and meaningful impact on patient care.

+ Enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive, patient-focused environment

+ All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education

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.

+ 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:** RDCS or RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred. Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred. Must obtain RDCS or RDMS within 12 months of hire date.

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

+ Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR 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**