Cardiac Ultrasound Technician II

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized health network as a Cardiac Sonographer, where you will operate advanced ultrasound equipment to perform high-quality echocardiography. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac ultrasound imaging and registry certification required.
• Ability to perform echocardiograms on diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment for diagnostic evaluations.
• Conducts patient prep, monitors wellbeing, and documents results.
• Trains and proctors new staff and participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Cardiac Ultrasound

Critical Thinking

Eye-Hand Coordination

Patient Care Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound

Associate's Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound

Bachelor's Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound

Tools

Ultrasound Machines

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward–thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward–thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital– Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment and performs high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging (echocardiography) to be used for inpatient and outpatient diagnostic evaluation of chamber measurements, blood flow characteristics, and cardiac function of the heart.

Job Duties

• Performs high quality Transthoracic and Stress Echocardiography imaging studies per protocol on adult and geriatric patient population including the knowledge of transducer selection, equipment knobology for optimal image, and the knowledge/ability to perform all measurements, per protocol. Performs the patient meet/greet (confirm ID and order), reviews history and supporting clinical data for optimum diagnostic results, conducts patient prep (explain procedure, answer questions, take BP, apply electrodes), monitors patient wellbeing during test to recognize potential medical problems and takes action, and develops documentation (including Technical Sonographer Report).
• Provides fellow colleague/new hire, student, intern and/or Fellow proctoring/training.
• Participates in echocardiography performance improvement initiatives and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives; adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and colleagues. Accepts direction as provided.
• Communicates, notifies, and follows–up on equipment failures and/or maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on–the–job training and with registry and >5 years experience or
• Technical School Diploma successful graduation from Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry within a year of hire
• Less than 1 year experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound
• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and cardiac anatomy & physiology.
• Skill to use various ultrasound machine makes and models and perform settings and knobology for optimal images.
• Skill to prioritize patient care and use critical thinking.
• Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, mechanical, and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to (physically) position patients for optimal images and transport ultrasound equipment (portable testing).
• Ability to support a patient in an emergency situation.
• Ability to self–transport to multiple facilities as needed and to ensure prompt start time.
• Performs outpatient and Inpatient testing (depending on work location).
• Assists physicians with "invasive" procedures such as TEE, Watchman, TAVR, Etc.
• Perform echocardiography study on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent adult patient population (in addition to the adult and geriatric patient populations).
• Accepts "On Call" duties as assigned in a regularly rotating "On–Call" Schedule; works assigned "call weekend" as needed
• Performs echocardiograms on patients identified as "High Risk.".
• Performs portable echo on appropriate patients unable to travel to Heart Station.
• Ability to self–transport to multiple facilities as necessary to meet required start time.
• RDCS–Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS – State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or
• RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI – State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry or
• Bachelor's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8–10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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