RDMS/RVT - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Macungie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for those seeking to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet(tm) Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN facilities have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology in delivering excellent healthcare.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

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.
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.