2025-07-30
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Educational Ultrasound Technologist
Ultrasound Education Coordinator:
? Work with medical school educational leadership to integrate ultrasound into curriculum.? Support use of digital media and web stream creation for educational and distribution, distribute content and backup data, and provide advanced troubleshooting.? Ensure medical student ultrasound educational assignments meet deadlines and verify participation and completion of training material.? Schedule and coordinate ultrasound educational activities, including training sessions and meetings? Oversee setup and cleanup of rooms for training sessions and meetings, prepare supplies for hands-on and assure equipment is in good working condition prior to the start of ultrasound scan sessions.? Ensure ultrasound live models are secured for each training session.? Ensure accurate maintenance of all education and training records (machine use, instructor and student hours, course materials, and evaluations).? Perform related administrative duties such as record and categorize expenses and income, report balance sheets to supervisor, prepare invoices for equipment and users, and order supplies.? Participate in committee meetings, take minutes, and disseminate information to staff and faculty.? Monitor scanning sessions and provide evaluation forms for users to complete.? Monitor and control daily operations and assist with other special projects or initiatives.
? Train faculty and any key staff in the operational aspects of bedside ultrasound.? Facilitate all administrative documents and activities of CME courses.
Ultrasound Machine Technical Support:
? Assist students in image acquisition, including the technical points of image optimization.? Understand the relationship of depth, gain, frequency, zoom, tissue harmonics, Doppler, and transducer selection as it relates to image optimization.? Interface with ultrasound manufacturers to resolve maintenance issues related to the machine, transducers, image software archival system (Butterfly Compass) and maintain record of repairs.? Understand use and operation of different ultrasound machines ranging from handheld units to cart-based systems.? Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging applications of bedside ultrasound, including keys to their successful implementation.? Install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of ultrasound systems as directed by manufacturer support.? Maintain data confidentiality and security.? Attend conferences to stay current with ultrasound technology.
Marketing and Public Relations for Ultrasound Program at UPSOM:
? Ultrasound program marketing and information management, including brochure and website development and maintenance.? Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students and others who utilize ultrasound equipment.? Photo and video-journal medical student ultrasound experience.? Assist with SOM offices and student community outreach to demonstrate impact of bedside ultrasound in medical education.
Performs ultrasound imaging services on human and/or animal subjects. Operates sonography equipment and applicable software and assumes responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients and animal subjects. Assists researchers in preparations of programs, meetings, and presentations.
Ability to follow teaching, administration, and clinical application duties.
Ability to provide organizational support for all medical student bedside ultrasound logistics, including research protocols, workshop development, image workflow, quality assurance, and tracking medical student utilization of portable ultrasound machines.
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time,
Ability to lift up to fifty pounds occasionally.
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