Echocardiographer - UPMC East

UPMC•Monroeville, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Echocardiographer to join our team! Are you an Imaging Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC! UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Echocardiographer to work a daylight shift, Monday - Friday. This role will have rotating weekend (approximately every 6 weeks), holiday, and on-call responsibility. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience. We invite you to explore our opportunities today! 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.

Requirements

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.
Registry Required
CPR/BLS required
Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Act 34

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.