Ultrasonographer - Per Diem
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, Diagnostic Ultrasound exams and invasive procedures of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary.
Job description
Job Duties
- Performs all diagnostic ultrasound procedures using appropriate patient protocols, positioning, technique selection, equipment, and supplies.
- Identifies patient and provides instruction and guidance in regards to ultrasound procedures.
- Reviews and confirms provider orders, provides technical support and consults with the radiologist.
- Delivers high quality scans and communications to the radiologist.
- Produces images of optimal quality using sound judgement and deviates from normal techniques to optimally visualize the principle area of interest.
- Scans documentation and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience, and safety.
- Strives to reduce defects, errors, and reworks through a preventative planning process.
- Assists in the instruction of new employees and ancillary departments.
- Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area.
- Maintains responsibility for the proper and efficient operation of all equipment used and escalates and reports malfunctions and the need for adjustment and/or repair to the appropriate authority.
- Attends department and hospital meetings and participates in hospital safety program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS.
- 1 year clinical experience in ultrasound
- 1 year abdominal, GYN, peripheral vascular doppler experience
- Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel.
- Ability to function independently and competently.
- Ability to maintain professional relationship with co-workers and medical staff.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of personnel such as patients, family, physicians, nurses, and students.
- Knowledge necessary to ensure that the assessment, treatment, and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
- Bachelor’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program
- In good standing with the ARDMS
- 1 year clinical experience in ultrasound
- 1 year abdominal, GYN, peripheral vascular doppler experience
- Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel
- Ability to function independently and competently
- Ability to maintain professional relationship with co-workers and medical staff
- Knowledge of a wide variety of personnel such as patients, family, physicians, nurses, and students
- Knowledge necessary to ensure that the assessment, treatment, and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics
- 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
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.