Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem
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 description
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.
Requirements
- 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
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.