What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer Adv position at UPMC?
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ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Echocardiographer Advanced to support Diagnostic Cardiology. This position will travel between McCandless and Cranberry. Title and salary will be based upon education and experience.
Shift Details:
- 7:30 - 4
- On-call shifts on a rotating schedule
- Travel between McCandless and Cranberry campuses
- Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
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.