Cardiac Ultrasound Technician - Gilbertsville, United States - Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Gilbertsville, United States

3 weeks ago

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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

  • 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 followsup on equipment failures and/or maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound onthejob 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 eyehand coordination, mechanical, and analytical aptitude.
  • Ability to (physically) position patients for optimal images and transport ultrasound equipment.
  • 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

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 patient's 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.


Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice.

Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

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, gen
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