Echocardiographer

Job Overview

Join the Heart of Care at UPMC Chautauqua —
Echocardiographer (Full-Time, Day Shift).

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a skilled and compassionate Echocardiographer to join our dedicated cardiovascular team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, thrive in an environment where your expertise is trusted, and want the opportunity to expand your skills—including participation in pediatric echocardiography—this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year work commitment.

• Day shift, full-time schedule to support work–life balance
• No holiday shifts required
• Alternative weekend call, typically every 3–4 weekends
• Opportunities to expand your skill set by participating in pediatric echo studies
• A collaborative, patient-centered environment where your judgment and expertise are valued

• At UPMC Chautauqua, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients receive answers, comfort, and life‑changing care. If you’re ready to take the next step in your echocardiography career—while joining a respected, compassionate health system—we encourage you to apply.

• Communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to allay patient fears and solicit cooperation.
• Identify all patients properly according to policy. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in data acquisition. Document patient history in electronic record as required.
• Utilize appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrate knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
• Interact with both patients and co‑workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Work as a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Ensure all completed exams are properly coded and identified for electronic processing and storage according to department standards. Assure charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Perform 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 yourself in accordance with system‑wide and departmental values, policies, and procedures.
• Within a reasonable timeframe, demonstrate the ability to function independently, and cover off shifts, on‑call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with the lead and management team.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adhere strictly to the universal protocol standards.
• Obtain appropriate echo cardiographic 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 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.
• BLS or CPR

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran