Sonographer MS - Weekend Program
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mechanicsburg
Posted on: January 29, 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. Will cover West Shore and Community Osteopathic Hospitals
rotating every weekend. Eligible participants must have a minimum
of 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year. This
position will work Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday
from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A 15% incentive will be added to their
hourly rate. Weekend program benefits (medical benefits, paid
short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO
accrual) offered as for full-time staff. Responsibilities: -
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. - Assists physicians with invasive
procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal
protocol standards. - Utilizes appropriate ultrasound
instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of
equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques
resulting in optimized image data/documentation. Completes
procedures according to protocol. - Works as team member within
assigned departments to expedite patient care efficiently by
demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills.
Effectively communicate with physicians, co-workers, managers, and
patients in assigned sites and/or departments. - Ensures all exams
within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and
tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to
ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are
adequately entered for the exams performed. - Performs a variety of
technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient
history, laboratory data, and physical findings, for the purpose of
assisting in a patients' medical diagnosis under the direct
supervision of a physician. - Completion of formal training in an
Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. - When rotating
between two specialties, must hold registry in each specialty. -
New graduates may apply and will be placed at entry level job.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: RDMS Registered with a
secondary RDMS registry required. Must maintain 2 imaging
registries/certifications and maintain competency in all 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 at 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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