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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.

• Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered or registry eligible with physics portion of registry obtained preferred. Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire date

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

• 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