Sonographer
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Altoona
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Sonographer /n Full time 2nd shift position 3:00
p.m. - 11:00 p.m. as primary shift with rotation. This position
also requires rotation of weekends, on call and Holidays /n This
position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $10,000 with a
2-year commitment to UPMC! /n Responsibilities: /n /n - Assists
physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres
strictly to the universal protocol standards. /n - Ensures all
exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and
tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to
ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are
adequately entered for the exams performed. /n - May be responsible
for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment
/n - 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. /n -
Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers
and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews
patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific
departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of
data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
/n - Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures,
correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and
physical findings, for the purpose of assisting in a patients
medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician. /n -
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. /n - Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation
for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations,
applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image
data/documentation. Completes procedures according to protocol. /n
- Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional
anatomy in all body planes demonstrating anatomy, anatomical
relationships and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal
tissues and obtains and correlates ultrasonic measurements of
structures/organs with data charts, anatomical normal measurements
and computer data programs, where applicable. /n 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:
Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) required. RDMS registered or registry eligible
preferred. Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred.
Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date. /n /n - Basic Life
Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n -
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) /n - Act 31 Child
Abuse Reporting with renewal /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34
with renewal /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal /n /n UPMC is
an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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