Echocardiography Sonographer (7/15/2025)
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Hamot Heart Institute is currently hiring
multiple Echocardiographer Sonographers to join our team! /n This
position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 with a
2-year work commitment or $30,000 with a 3-year work commitment. /n
All levels of experience considered. Applicants will be placed into
the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience and
leader discretion. /n This position will work varied shifts of 0630
– 1500, 0700-1530, 0730-1600 with rotating Saturday shift. /n
Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring
constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical
procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and ability
to recognize critical pathologies. Responsibilities: /n /n -
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. /n - Identifies all
patients properly according to policy. 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. /n - Utilizes appropriate
ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates
knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning
techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation. /n -
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. /n - Ensures all completed exams are properly coded
and identified for electronic processing and storage according to
department standards. Assures charges are adequately entered for
the exams performed. /n - Performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures
according to guidelines established by the Medical Director.
Procedures must be performed in the established time frame and
according to established protocol. Procedures include Transthoracic
Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress
Echocardiography, and Echo with contrast. /n - Conduct
himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental
values, policies, and procedures. /n - Within a reasonable
timeframe, demonstrates the ability to function independently, and
is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform
services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while
continually communicating with lead and management team. /n -
Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and
adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards. /n - Obtains
appropriate echocardiographic images according to department policy
and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow
Doppler, Transesophageal echo, echo enhancement, bubble and
contrast studies, and Stress echocardiography. /n /n /n - An Inside
Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging
Services - My Career at UPMC /n - Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging
Careers at UPMC /n /n /n/t - Completion of formal training in an
accredited ultrasound program required. /n /n/n /nLicensure,
Certifications, and Clearances: /n/n /n/t - Registered or registry
eligible with physics portion of registry obtained is preferred.
/n/t - Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire date. /n/t -
CPR or BLS required. /n/t - Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business
unit in Pennsylvania locations only. /n/t - Basic Life Support
(BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n/t /n/t - UPMC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran /n /n
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