Ultrasonographer - Breast Health II

Career At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

• Produces quality images for diagnostic and screening ultrasound, which may include screening hand-held or ABUS, using appropriate protocols, positioning, technique selection and supplies. Deviates from normal techniques to optimally visualize the principal area(s) of interest. Communicates with the radiologist or designee.
• Prepares patients for ultrasound examination by reviewing and confirming orders, collecting history; explaining equipment and testing procedures; helping patient assume physical position for examination.
• Confirms patient identification, reviews imaging requests and confirms study with patient. Explains procedures and provides education to patients. Documents on imaging and in the EMR as per department protocol.
• Ensures proper ultrasound equipment operation. Assists in error monitoring, troubleshooting, calling for repairs, assumes responsibility for cleanliness & sanitation of equipment & maintaining supplies.
• Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures. Completes assigned education modules. Helps maintain MSQA/FDA/ACR compliance, assists with Quality Control evaluation and/or Performance Improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography/certification program or
• Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to constant change within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to function independently and competently, ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge necessary to ensure the assessment, treatment, and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics.
• Flexibility in work hours and/or sites to meet identified needs. Performs necessary assignments as directed
• Maintain quality breast sonography imaging in accordance with ACR and Breast imaging center of excellence.
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire and
• RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (BR) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire or
• BS - Breast Sonography ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 60 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or health care related field
• 1 year breast imaging experience

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In 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.