UPMC Chautauqua - Sonographer, Full-time

Bring your expertise to a team that values precision, compassion, and flexibility. UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time Sonographer to join our Imaging Department and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic care to our community.

This position is ideal for a confident, skilled sonographer who enjoys working independently while collaborating closely with physicians and fellow imaging professionals. Whether you are a seasoned Ultrasound professional or a new grad looking to get your career started, this is a great fit for you!

Position Highlights

Full-time opportunity
Coverage across all shifts as needed, with current needs primarily on 1st and 2nd shifts
(may include 3rd shift coverage)
Weekend and holiday coverage on an on-call basis
Flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts
Perform imaging procedures independently without constant supervision

Applicants will be hired into appropriate level of the career ladder based on education, experience, and leader discretion.

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:
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.
Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
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.
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.
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.

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:
RDMS Registered or registry eligible preferred

Must have completed Physics portion of registry

Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date

CPR or BLS preferred

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

New York Mandated Reporter ? Due within 90 days of hire or transfer

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
NY Mandated Reporter Training
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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