What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at The University of Pennsylvania?
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Posted Job Title
Cardiac Sonographer
Job Profile Title
Technician, Ultrasound Senior
Job Description Summary
The highly qualified and experienced ultrasound technologist will be a Cardiac Sonographer at the Penn Center for Quantitative Echocardiography and be responsible for the acquisition of highly specialized echocardiographic studies utilizing 2D, 3D, and Doppler techniques. Sonographer will compile and maintain files according to department procedures. Sonographer will perform specialized offline quantitation of echocardiographic images according to the American Society of Echocardiography and department guidelines, ensuring accurate, precise, and reproducible results. Sonographer will engage in continuing education related to state-of-the-art ultrasound techniques for the assessment of cardiovascular physiology.
Job Description
This position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Job Responsibilities
- Scanning transthoracic 2D, 3D, and Doppler echocardiograms
- Offline quantitation of ultrasound images
- Document and maintain records regarding echoes performed in the lab
- Perform pre-reads of echocardiograms
- Coordinate maintenance of echo machine with vendor and maintain records
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
24.13 - $42.48 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Salary : $24 - $42
