Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot: Sonographer Opportunity

Are you an experienced sonographer or new grad looking for an exciting opportunity with a leading healthcare provider? UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated, skilled Sonographer to join our dynamic team. As a member of our imaging department, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, make a direct impact on patient care, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence.

Position Overview:

As a Sonographer at UPMC Hamot, you will perform a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, working with patients to assist in diagnosing medical conditions under the direct supervision of a physician. You’ll play a key role in ensuring patient safety and quality care by performing imaging procedures that require independent judgment, expertise, and a high level of skill.

This role involves variable shifts with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities. Occasionally, you may be asked to travel to our Imaging office located at 3406 Peach St. The ideal candidate will have completed the physics portion of the registry, although this is preferred, not required.

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.

The title for the position offered in the career ladder will be based on candidate experience.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $6,000 with a 2-year commitment.  

Responsibilities:

Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards. 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. May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients 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. 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. 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.