Sonographer Specialist

Job Description

Shift :

Primarily Daylight, occasional evenings and weekends.

Majority spent at Passavant with occasional float to other locations.

Sign-On Bonus available! $6,000 with a 2-year commitment

(eligibility terms apply)

Purpose :

In addition to performing imaging procedures at an advanced level, provides technical expertise to multiple business units. Functions as a resource to staff to provide orientation, continuing education and protocol development.

Responsibilities :

May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and / or equipment

Creates and implements new training programs, where applicable, and assists with the startup of new offsite locations. Responsibilities for new locations include, but are not limited to, working on reporting systems, obtaining appropriate images and effectively communicating with attending physicians as well as co-workers and patients

Assist with accreditation responsibilities.

Attends advanced training sessions and seminars in order to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques and disseminates information to imaging departmental leadership and as a part of new hire orientation.

Responsible for tech quality assurance program and the reviewing and updating of protocols alongside of or in place of the lead sonographer. Assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment

Perform ultrasound diagnostic examinations in accordance with Level I and Level II Advanced Sonographer.

Serves as a technical resource to sonographers on a daily operational basis. Assist technologist with continuing education needs and participates as a peer delegate in staff annual performance reviews.

Leads training on new techniques and protocols for research studies and collaborates with radiologists and researchers where applicable to identify new techniques and problem-solving resolutions.

Completion a formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

3 years of ultrasound experience required.

Level II Advanced Sonographer required.

Performance review consistent with minimum of strong / Solid performance on last performance review.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

RDMS Registered required.CPR or BLS Preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity

Employer / Disability / Veteran