Job Description

Job Title: Echocardio Sonographer Advanced
Job ID: 28284054
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours: Daylight, M-F
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Altoona Reg Health Srvcs
Department: Administration
Location: 1414 9th Ave, Altoona PA 16602

Description

UPMC Altoona Station Medical Center is hiring a full-time Echocardio Sonographer Advanced! This role will be scheduled daylight shifts, Monday-Friday. If you're someone who thrives in a high volume, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

UPMC is Pennsylvania’s largest nongovernmental employer with endless opportunities. We offer a competitive benefits package and have a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and provides the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Apply today and find out where your career can take you!

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.

Qualifications

Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program or professional equivalent required.
2 years of echo experience required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Registry Required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $23.86 to $35.99 / hour

Union Position: No

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