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Echocardio Sonographer Adv

  • Job ID: 696800600
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: rotation evening, w/e, & on call/holidays
  • Shift: Rotating
  • Facility: UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals
  • Department: Cardiovascular Wormleysb
  • Location: 1000 North Front Street, Wormleysburg PA 17043
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $29.78 to $43.72 / hour

Description

UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg is hiring a full-time Echo Sonographer to join our team! We are currently offering a Sign-On Bonus for Echo Techs:

$7000 for a two-year commitment
$3500 for a one-year commitment

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.
  • Performance review consistent with minimum of Strong Solid performance on last performance review.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registry Required CPR/BLS required Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit

Clearances must be dated within 90 days
 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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