Cardiac Echocardiography Tech – Stress & TTE

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging for adult and geriatric patients. You will participate in patient prep, data collection, and documentation, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role includes proctoring, training, and contributing to departmental quality initiatives, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to established policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training with registry and >5 years experience, or
• Technical school diploma with registry within 1 year of hire
• RDCS or RCS in PA within 1 year, or
• AHA Basic Life Support - PA within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Operates transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging on adults and geriatric patients.
• Provides patient prep, monitoring, documentation, and IV medication administration as needed.
• Proctors/trains fellows, students, and new hires.
• Participates in quality improvement and adheres to safety standards.
• Communicates effectively with directors and colleagues and reports equipment issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Eye-hand coordination

Patient care prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Cardiac Ultrasound registry

BLS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging for adult and geriatric patients. You will participate in patient prep, data collection, and documentation, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role includes proctoring, training, and contributing to departmental quality initiatives, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to established policies.