RDMS/RVT
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary.
Job description
Job Duties
- Assists in non-routine specialized exams, such as vascular studies and procedures utilizing advanced imaging equipment and techniques.
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems of the body for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- Ensures quality control and quality improvement activities according to guidelines and federal and state regulations.
- Maintains current level of expertise in topics related to ultrasound and participates in the appropriate level of continuing education required.
- Coordinates in establishing proper parameters and protocols for imaging equipment in conjunction with radiologists.
- Assists in revising and reviewing current protocols to ensure the highest quality of diagnostic tests.
- Ensures that appropriate consents are present and signed before taking patient from waiting room.
- Produces diagnostic images and processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
Minimum Qualifications
- Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Must be able to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel.
- Possess and utilize excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communications skills.
- RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire or
- VS - Vascular Sonography ARRT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
- Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program
- In good standing with the ARDMS
- RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS certification upon hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support within 30 days
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS upon hire or VS - Vascular Sonography ARRT upon hire or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology upon hire
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
- Ability to assess performance of yourself and others to make improvements or take corrective action
- Must be able to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information
- Possess excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communications skills
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.