Sonographer or Sonographer Advanced - Casual

at  UPMC

Job ID: 6010856630
Status: Casual
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Shift: Rotating
Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport
Department: Ultrasound
Location: 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 37.18-54.74 USD
UPMC Williamsport is hiring a Casual Sonographer! This role will be scheduled on an as-needed basis in addition to working rotating weekends and holidays.
We will consider applicants at all levels of the Sonographer career leader.
Sonographer (C15) salary range: $35.54 – $51.05

Sonographer Advanced (C16) salary range: $37.18 – $54.74

• Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on his/her individual experience and education.

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional looking to join this amazing team, look no further! Apply today and find out where your career can take you.
The Sonographer performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs various advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative per applicable scope and standards of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
2 years of ultrasound experience is required.
Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review.

SONOGRAPHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred.
• Completion of the Physics portion of the registry is preferred.
• Must obtain RDMS within 12 months of hire date.
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

• 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 directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
• Performs all job responsibilities of a Level I Sonographer.
• Assist with the training of staff and student sonographers.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Conveys results to patients and ordering clinicians where appropriate and when permitted by the attending physician.
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialists in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and can cover off shifts, and on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.