Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem

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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

• Associates Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry or
• Bachelors 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 patients 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: 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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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:

Heart Station - CC

Required Experience:

IC