What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Sonographer Trainee position at UPMC?
Purpose:
The Echo Sonographer trainee will be trained on proper protocol while shadowing and completing requested studies and demonstrating the ability to fulfill all functions of the responsibilities below.
Responsibilities:
The Echo Sonographer trainee will be trained on proper protocol while shadowing and completing requested studies and demonstrating the ability to fulfill all functions of the responsibilities below.
Responsibilities:
- All candidates for the Echocardiography Sonographer Tech Trainee program must meet and agree to the following criteria: o Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as needed for patient care. o After successfully passing the Registry exam, will be moved into an Echocardiography Sonographer Technologist position if one is available.
- After completion of training and under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee will shadow until deemed capable to perform Echo transthoracic echo exams using proper protocols and procedures.
- Under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee properly documents patient history and enters information and measurements into CVIS.
- After successful completion of training program, the trainee should be able to demonstrate competence to perform transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Maintains inter and intra departmental communications.
- Exhibits a positive and professional image with patients, physicians, co-workers, and peers.
- Performs clerical responsibilities as needed.
- Participates with Performance Improvement projects.
- Complies with Echocardiography and hospital policies and procedures.*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Salary : $28
