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. This position works a variable schedule of 16 hours per week including weekend and holidays. Will work at hospital and outpatient site.

Responsibilities:

+ 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. + Works as a team member within assigned departments to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills. Effectively communicates with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments. + Perform ultrasound diagnostic examinations in accordance with Level I Sonographer. + Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives. + Maintains flexibility to work within different clinical areas to support the needs of the departments and/or business units to ensure that staffing is adequate to support services across the enterprise. Maintains assigned workflow patterns at site based on patient volumes and continually communicates with supervisors and/or managers. + Conveys results to patients and ordering clinicians where appropriate and when given permission by attending physician. + 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. + Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development. + Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups. + Assist with the training of staff and student sonographers. + 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. + May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment + Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. + 2 years of experience required in primary specialty. Must hold registry in each specialty. Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review. + Sonographers with less experience will be considered for a lower career ladder.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

RDMS Registered with active certification in second specialty. Must maintain 2 imaging registries/certifications and maintain competency in both as required by hiring Business Unit. ? Must be willing and demonstrate flexibility to be assigned to any of the maintained registries by leadership. Must provide flexibility to work least one off-shift (evening, nights or weekend), every 90 days as requested by imaging leadership. ? CPR or BLS Preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran