Rdms/Rvt II

Schuylkill•Hellertown, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs ultrasound and/or vascular examinations of designated anatomy according to physician specifications and established protocols, using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role may participate in call rotations as necessary and is based in a hospital offering full hospital services. Provides direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients. The position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention; assists with specialized exams and procedures using advanced imaging equipment and techniques; and produces, processes, and prepares diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. It also supports quality control and improvement, helps establish and review imaging parameters and protocols with radiologists, and ensures required patient consents are in place before transport from the waiting room. The role requires a specialized diploma from an approved CAHEA diagnostic medical sonography school or certification program, applicable sonography credentials, and current Basic Life Support certification within the stated timeframe. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hellertown, with a weekday day-shift schedule and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Specialized diploma from an approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program.
Be in good standing with the ARDMS.
RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), ARDMS, required upon hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required within 30 days.
One of the following vascular/radiology credentials is required upon hire: RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist), ARDMS; VS (Vascular Sonography), ARRT, Pennsylvania; or RT (Registered Technologist Radiology), Pennsylvania.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to assess personal, individual, or organizational performance to identify improvements or corrective actions.
Ability to handle medical and confidential information concerning patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel effectively and ethically.
Excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as part of patient care duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound and/or vascular examinations of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols.
Assist with non-routine specialized exams, including vascular studies and procedures using advanced imaging equipment and techniques.
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures on vascular systems for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Carry out quality control and quality improvement activities in accordance with guidelines and federal and state regulations.
Maintain expertise in ultrasound-related topics and participate in required continuing education.
Coordinate with radiologists to establish appropriate imaging equipment parameters and protocols.
Assist in reviewing and revising protocols to support high-quality diagnostic tests.
Ensure appropriate patient consents are present and signed before bringing patients from the waiting room.
Produce, process, and prepare diagnostic images for interpretation by the radiologist.
Provide direct care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients.