Pediatric Sonographer

Job Description

Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Looking to grow professionally and explore a new specialty?

Join UPMC as a full-time Pediatric Sonographer at Children’s Hospital today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus: $6,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• Secured parking with a shuttle directly to campus available via lease!
• Team-oriented department with training opportunities and a robust career ladder!
• UPMC Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked in all 11 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026!

Work Schedule:

• Primarily daylight, weekday hours with 8- and 12-hour shifts!
• Rotating weekend, overnight, and holiday coverage.
• Infrequent on-call hours, if needed.

Now is an exciting time to join our Pediatric Ultrasound team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh! Learn more about pediatric imaging and the variety of ultrasounds services offered through our department!

New graduates (Ultrasound, Sonography, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train!

Responsibilities:

• Covers call and off-shifts on a rotational basis.
• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures to assist in a patient’s medical diagnosis.
• Displays knowledge of equipment operations, anatomy, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation.
• Documents and considers patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings.
• Ensures all exams are properly coded and networked through appropriate systems, and ensures all charges are correct for exams performed.
• Assists with training staff, student sonographers, and physicians.
• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and/or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.

• Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required, or RDMS registered.
• RDMS registered or registry eligible.
  • Must have completed Physics portion of RDMS registry.
• 2 years of ultrasound experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• RDMS registered or registry eligible.
  • Must have completed Physics portion of registry.
• Must obtain RDMS in Pediatric Ultrasound within 24 months of hire date.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances with renewals.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran