Echocardiography Sonographer

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

Shift Details:

• Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
• Will work mainly at Sewickley but will rotate to McCandless and Cranberry
• On-call and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule
• 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 patients 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. D
• 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.