Sonographer - Casual Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Jamestown, NY

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Jamestown, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Casual Sonographer – Imaging Team UPMC Chautauqua

Join a collaborative imaging team where your skills make a real difference. UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Casual Sonographer who is passionate about high-quality patient care, values flexibility, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced sonographer looking for schedule flexibility or a new grad sonographer looking to gain experience.

Position Highlights
  • Casual (as needed) position

  • Coverage across all shifts, with current needs primarily on 1st and 2nd shifts
    (may include 3rd shift coverage as needed)

  • Weekend and holiday coverage on an on-call basis

  • Flexible scheduling options — willing to schedule four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts

  • Work independently without constant supervision while remaining part of a supportive imaging team

     


    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

Job Tags

Casual work, All shifts, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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