Sonographer - Limited Part-time (.3)

Location

Williamsport, PA | United States

Job description

UPMC Is seeking a Sonographer for the Breast Health Center. In this role, you will work limited part-time daylight hours Monday through Friday. 

The Sonographer 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 following applicable scope and standards of practice.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience, education, and certifications.  

Sonographer (C15) Salary Range: $35.54 – $51.05

Advanced Sonographer (C16) Salary Range: $37.18 – $54.74

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 clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help alleviate the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Identifies all patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data—document patient history in electronic record as required.
• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, to assist 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 a 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.

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$35.54 - $51.05 per hour