UPMC’s BMA Cardiology is seeking a skilled Echocardiographer to join a collaborative, patient-centered cardiovascular team. This role performs a full range of cardiac ultrasound procedures with independent judgment, technical expertise, and a strong focus on high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care. Candidates with both echocardiography and vascular experience are preferred, though the department is willing to cross-train an experienced echo candidate in vascular studies. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment while delivering exceptional cardiac care, we invite you to apply.
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. No holidays, weekends or on call are required. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient?s fears and solicit their cooperation.
- Identifies all patients properly according to policy.
- Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
- Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
- Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect.
- Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
- Ensures all completed exams are properly coded and identified for electronic processing and storage according to department standards.
- Assures charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
- Performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures according to guidelines established by the Medical Director.
- Procedures must be performed in the established time frame and according to established protocol.
- Procedures include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and Echo with contrast.
- Conduct himself/herself in accordance with system-wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.
- Within a reasonable timeframe, 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.
- Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.
- Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to department policy and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, Transesophageal echo, echo enhancement, bubble and contrast studies, and Stress echocardiography.
- Completion of formal training in an accredited ultrasound program or professional equivalent required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
- RDCS or RDMS registered or registry eligible preferred.
- Completion of Physics portion of registry preferred.
- Must obtain RDCS or RDMS within 12 months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
