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UPMC Echocardio Sonographer/Echocardio Sonographer Adv in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment!

Are you someone who thrives off working with a close team? At UPMC Mercy, each department collaborates with one another, so you will experience a culture like no other. UPMC Mercy is Pittsburgh’s only Catholic hospital with specialized services, including the neurosciences, Level I trauma and burn services, women’s health, orthopaedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

UPMC Mercy is hiring a part-time Echocardio Sonographer to join their team! This position will be primarily daylight hours Monday through Friday rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities. There will be travel to our Green Tree office every 5 weeks on Wednesday and Friday of that week.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs or assists Lead Sonographer or Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.

  • 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. Demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment and processes and is able to troubleshoot issues.

  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and a willingness to educate others in their areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for new hires and students.

  • Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups. Works directly with Cardiologists regarding protocol development.

  • Exhibits advanced level of knowledge related to normal anatomy and pathology. Able to recognize pathology and the ability to think critically, assessing the patient results for communication with the physician.

  • Performs all job responsibilities of Level I Sonographer.

  • Conduct himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.

Echo Sonographer:

  • Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program required.

  • Registered preferred, or registry eligible with minimum of Physics portion of registry completed.

Echo Sonographer Adv:

  • Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program or professional equivalent required.

  • 2 years of echo experience required.

  • Performance review consistent with minimum of Strong Solid performance on last performance review.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Registry Required

  • CPR/BLS required

  • Act 33, 34, 73 as required by business unit

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

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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