Sonographer (Weekend Program)

UPMC•Cumberland, MD

10h

About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Full-time Sonographer to join their team in the Weekend Program! In this role, the Sonographer performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision, and competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. As a Sonographer in the Weekend Program, you'll receive all the benefits of working in a full-time role, while only working weekends! The schedule requires a schedule of working 24 hours per weekend, two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts, between the hours of Friday at 3 P.M. and Monday at 7 A.M. As an added incentive for working in the Weekend Program, you will receive a 15%25 shift differential on top of your base rate! Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of experience. Another great perk is that this position qualifies to receive a $6,000 Sign-on Bonus in exchange for a two-year work commitment! Consider joining our team and see where a career with UPMC can take you!

Requirements

Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
Six months of previous experience
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered or registry eligible preferred.
Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred.
Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
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.
May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment
Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.