Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform transthoracic and stress echocardiography for adult and geriatric patients. You will ensure image quality, patient safety, and accurate documentation.

The role requires registry in cardiac ultrasound and state licensure within a year. Responsibilities include patient meet/greet, exam protocol adherence, and collaboration with colleagues to support department goals and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on-the-job training and registry within 1 year.
• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Operates transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging per protocol on adults.
• Performs patient prep, monitoring, and documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Eye-hand coordination

Patient care

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

RDCS/ARDMS registered

RCS/CCI registered

PA licensure within 1 year

High School Diploma or Cardiac Ultrasound program

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Job description

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 the 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 medication/ IV insertion ( ultrasound enhancement agent, UEA) as needed.

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.
• 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
• Less than 1 year experience performing adult and pediatric cardiac ultrasound, Stress Echocardiography and TEE in a hospital setting.
• or Less than 1 year

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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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Norwegian St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: varies Department: 1024-00063 LVH-S Heart Station

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