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Sonographer

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Altoona, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2025

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Job Description

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Sonographer to work rotating shifts which will include weekends/holidays and on call

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This position is offering a sign on bonus of $6,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC! Don't miss out, Apply today!

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Responsibilities:

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  • Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
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  • 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.
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  • May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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:
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  • Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
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  • RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred.
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  • Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred.
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  • Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date.

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
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  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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  • Act 33 with renewal
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  • Act 34 with renewal
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  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Salary : $6,000

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