Echocardiographer (Casual)

UPMC is seeking an Echo Technologist to support the Echo Department at UPMC Harrisburg

Location: UPMC Harrisburg

Employment Type: Casual

Schedule: This position works days and weekend and call rotations.

Position Highlights:

• Make a direct and meaningful impact on patient care.
• Enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive, patient-focused environment
• All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education

Responsibilities:

• Performs or assists Lead Sonographer or Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment and processes and is able to troubleshoot issues.
• Exhibits advanced level of knowledge related to normal anatomy and pathology. Able to recognize pathology and the ability to think critically, assessing the patient results for communication with the physician.
• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:
RDCS or RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred. 

Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred. 

Must obtain RDCS or RDMS within 12 months of hire date.

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