Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Cedar Crest is seeking an experienced echocardiography technologist to operate transthoracic and stress echocardiography equipment and perform high-quality imaging for adult and geriatric patients. You will measure chambers, assess blood flow, and document findings in the patient record.

You will prepare patients, review clinical data, monitor during testing, and assist with contrast or IV access when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on-the-job training and registry within specified time
• Technical School Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound with registry within 1 year of hire
• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and anatomy/physiology
• Ability to operate diverse ultrasound equipment and optimize images

Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic and stress echocardiography on adults/geriatric patients per protocol
• Prepares and reviews patient history, explains procedure, and monitors wellbeing during tests
• Provides IV access/UEA when needed
• Proctors trainees and students as required
• Contributes to echocardiography quality improvement initiatives and safety standards
• Communicates effectively with directors, managers, and colleagues
• Notifies and follows up on equipment failures and maintenance

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound knowledge

Critical thinking

Eye-hand coordination

Patient care orientation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound program & registry

Technical School Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound & registry

Tools

Ultrasound machines (various makes/models)

Job description

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.

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

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: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: per diem as needed Department: 1004-09084

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