RDMS/RVT II

Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg • Bethlehem, PA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Works in a hospital facility that offers full hospital services. Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients encompassing emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICU.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees