OB Sonographer

UPMC • Erie, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time OB Sonographer at UPMC Hamot! This role offers a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care and provides opportunities for professional growth in a specialized modality. The department is team-oriented and offers continuing education and training opportunities, access to state-of-the-art imaging technology, and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services. UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health.

Requirements

• 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 required.
• Must have completed Physics portion of registry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Must obtain RDMS in OB/Gyn Ultrasound within 12 months of hire date.
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Nice To Haves

• New graduates (Sonography, Ultrasound, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train!

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional patient experience to facilitate bonding between patients and guests during lengthy exam times.
• Possesses the ability to communicate unfavorable outcomes to patients in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.
• Generates diagnostic preliminary reports sent to ordering physicians prior to final report release by interpreting physician.
• Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes, demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships, and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues for fetal diagnosis without reliance on physician back-scanning assistance.
• Identifies vast number of fetal anomalies and maternal-fetal conditions with academic and technical skills to obtain images needed for diagnosis in high-risk patients.
• Demonstrates recognition of cross-sectional anatomy of the female reproductive system and fetal structures throughout various stages of pregnancy and correlates abnormal findings with underlying physiologic processes.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures, as necessary, and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, for the purpose of assisting in a patient’s medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician or registered ultrasound technologist.
• Ensures all exams within areas of responsibility are properly coded, tracked, and networked.
• Ensures charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Assists with training of staff, student sonographers, physicians, fellows, residents, and job shadows.
• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and/or equipment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• Team-oriented department with continuing education and training opportunities!
• State-of-the-art Imaging technology access and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with numerous learning and career growth opportunities!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree