Sonographer

About the role

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Casual Sonographer to perform imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This role involves competently performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Applicants with experience in vascular and obstetrics are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. Shifts and schedules, including weekend and holiday rotations, will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures, adhering to universal protocol standards.
• Interacts with patients and co-workers, displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears.
• Ensures exams are properly coded, tracked, networked, and charges entered.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and reviews patient history and physician orders.
• Documents patient history in electronic records as required.
• May handle High-Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and equipment.
• Obtains and documents cross-sectional anatomy images, correlating measurements with data charts.
• Performs technical ultrasound procedures, using appropriate instrumentation and techniques.

Requirements

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.