Echo Technologist - Full - time - Williamsport, PA

at  UPMC

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a full-time Echo Technologist to support our Noninvasive Cardiology Department! This role will work various dayshift hours (between 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with rotation and call obligations.
UPMC offers a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being — physically, emotionally, and financially — paired with endless career advancement and educational growth opportunities.
If you are looking to join an amazing team, look no further! Apply today and find out where your career can take you.
This role is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

The Echo Technologist performs a variety of Ultrasonic (Echocardiographic) evaluations of the heart for diagnostic purposes. These tests include Complete Echocardiographic studies, Enhancement (Definity) Studies, Bubble Echo Studies, Stress Echo, and Transesophageal Echo studies

• Prepare testing procedures for interpretation, within the established time frame by pulling previous reports, documenting measurements and findings on the technician worksheet, presenting OP written orders, documenting appropriate information in the log books
• Accurately enter patient demographics and information, utilizing the modality work list on the Echo machines and/or manually entering data in the Syngo and MUSE systems.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning and stocking machines daily and alerting appropriate personnel of needed repairs and supplies.
• Perform Cardiac Ultrasound procedures according to guidelines established by the Medical Director. These procedures must be performed in the established time frame and according to established protocol. These procedures include M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color flow Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Echo Enhancement, Bubble studies, and Stress Echocardiography.
• Complete the billing for ALL Echo procedures performed by utilizing the Hospital’s eRecord system and hospital computers by the end of one’s shift.
  Completion of an accredited sonographer program with registration or registration eligibility. Ability to work flexible hours and days of the week including weekends and holidays. Taking call as scheduled.