Sonographer Adv
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- 8 or 10-hour shifts
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $35.74–$51.79 an hour. Open sonographer jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $45.88 an hour, the middle half $40.99–$46.68, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Sonographers employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $39.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at UPMC here: Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh, PA (845 workers, bargaining a first contract); International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO at Pittsburgh, PA (53 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2025); SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh, PA (50 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2025). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside PUH in Pittsburgh reported 275 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 21,643,160 hours worked: 2.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 12 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Upmc Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, PA on 29 Mar 2022 and cited 1 violation, under the COVID-19 healthcare emergency standard. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Radiology and imaging tech jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.60x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 53.0% · Stating an hourly rate 39.5%
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About the job
Starting Strong: Earn a $3,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team!
UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Part-Time Sonographer Adv to join our Ultrasound team! This position offers 8- or 10-hour shifts, including rotating weekends, call, and holiday coverage. Join our team of life-changers and make a difference every day.
Final title and rate of pay will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sonographic anatomy, pathology, and critical thinking skills to recognize and communicate findings appropriately.
- Collaborate directly with Radiologists on imaging protocols and procedure development.
- Perform all responsibilities of a Level I Sonographer.
- Assist with training and mentoring staff and student sonographers.
- Participate in system-wide standardization initiatives and workgroups.
- Communicate results to patients and ordering providers, when appropriate and authorized by the attending physician.
- Support quality assurance, regulatory testing, research activities, and technical initiatives.
- Function independently while providing coverage for off-shifts, on-call responsibilities, and satellite locations as needed, maintaining ongoing communication with leadership.
Apply today and become part of UPMC Presbyterian's exceptional Ultrasound team!
- Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
- 2 years of ultrasound experience required.
- Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Americal Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (S)
- ARRT Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Technologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
From UPMC's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UPMC is a nonprofit health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, with more than 40 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) hospitals, 800 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) outpatient sites and 100,000 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) employees, mostly in Pennsylvania and also in New York and Maryland. Source: UPMC, Facts & Stats
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