Sonographer - Casual
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Sonographer - Casual

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Location: Williamsport,PA, USA

Date: 2024-12-20T07:26:50Z

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Job Description: UPMC is seeking a casual Sonographer. This role will work as needed in addition to scheduled rotating weekends and holidays. \n The Sonographer performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.Responsibilities:\n\nAssists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.\nEnsures 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.\nMay be responsible for High-Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and/or equipment\nDemonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.\nIdentifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.\nPerforms 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.\nDemonstrates 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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.\nUtilizes 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.\nObtains 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.\n\nCompletion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.\nRDMS registered or registry eligible preferred. Completion of the Physics portion of the registry is preferred.\nMust obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date.\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)\nAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal\nAct 33 with renewal\nAct 34 with renewal\nAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal\n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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