Cardiac Echo Tech: Advanced Heart Imaging

lvhn; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley operates advanced echocardiography services, performing transthoracic and stress imaging to assess cardiac function in adults. The Cardiac Sonographer role includes patient meet/greet, history review, preparing patients, obtaining high quality images, and documenting results, while supporting training.

Minimum qualifications: HS diploma with cardiac ultrasound training or ARDMS/RDCS registry within 1 year; BLS within 30 days; strong team

Qualifications

• HS diploma with cardiac ultrasound training or ARDMS RDCS registry within 1 year
• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and anatomy
• Ability to position patients for optimal images

Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging per protocol
• Prepare patients, review history, explain procedures, monitor wellbeing
• Develop documentation including Technical Sonographer Report and proctor/train others

Skills

Cardiac Ultrasound

ARDMS RDCS

Critical Thinking

Patient Positioning

Education

High School Diploma with Cardiac Ultrasound

ARDMS Registry within 1 Year

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley operates advanced echocardiography services, performing transthoracic and stress imaging to assess cardiac function in adults. The Cardiac Sonographer role includes patient meet/greet, history review, preparing patients, obtaining high quality images, and documenting results, while supporting training.

Minimum qualifications: HS diploma with cardiac ultrasound training or ARDMS/RDCS registry within 1 year; BLS within 30 days; strong team