Registered Vascular Technologist, Bethlehem Campus, Per Diem

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies, obtain quality images, and contribute to patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will schedule exams, document findings, maintain equipment, and participate in QA initiatives while ensuring compassionate, age-appropriate care for neonates through geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Ultrasound exams are performed and results are recorded.
• Proficient in coordinating exams with other departments.
• Maintains records of examination data and QA/I data as required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in establishing and implementing the department vision and mission statement.
• Performs and records results of ultrasound evaluations; writes preliminary reports.
• Schedules exams to coordinate with other patient examinations and departments.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Operates equipment per policy and procedures; ensures patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency appropriate to age of patient (neonate to geriatric).
• Assists in gathering QA data for accreditation and hospital quality improvement.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Record keeping

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Registry by Cardiovascular Credentialing International

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in establishing and implementing the department vision and mission statement.
• Performs and records results of ultrasound evaluations. Evaluates results of ultrasound exams and writes a preliminary report.
• Schedules exams to coordinate with other patient examinations and/or other departments.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in work areas.
• Positions and transfers patients properly and comfortably.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in hospital educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, department meetings, and local chapter meetings.
• Operates equipment as directed according to policy and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric).
• Assists in gathering and recording Q.A. data as required for the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Labs.
• Assists in gathering and recording Q.I. data for the Clinical Vascular Lab and Hospital Quality Improvement Process.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Sitting or standing up to 6 hours a day, or up to 2 hours at a time.
• Frequently uses hands.
• Uses upper extremities to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level.
• Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
• Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients weighing up to 350 lbs. with assistance.

Education

Registry by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Training and Experience

Experience in ultrasound technology.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.