Sonographer Adv Multi Skill
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: York
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC offers a $6,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year
commitment. 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 day shift including every Saturday or
every Sunday and Holiday rotation. 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 renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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