RDMS/RVT - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network • East Stroudsburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs ultrasound and/or vascular examinations of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols, exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role may participate in call rotations as necessary. This per-diem position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, with variable shifts and hours; the listed work shift is day shift.

The sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention; assists with specialized non-routine exams and procedures using advanced imaging equipment and techniques; and produces, processes, and prepares diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The position also supports imaging quality control and improvement, maintains professional expertise through continuing education, and coordinates imaging equipment parameters and protocols with radiologists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or a certification program.
• Be in good standing with the ARDMS.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to assess performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to handle medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel effectively and ethically.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 is required upon hire: RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS); VS – Vascular Sonography (ARRT, Pennsylvania); or RT – Registered Technologist Radiology (Pennsylvania).
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the listed physical demands, including frequent to continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-routine specialized exams, including vascular studies and procedures using advanced imaging equipment and techniques.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Ensure quality control and quality improvement activities follow guidelines and federal and state regulations.
• Maintain expertise in ultrasound-related topics and participate in required continuing education.
• Coordinate imaging equipment parameters and protocols with radiologists.
• Assist with reviewing and revising protocols to ensure the highest quality diagnostic tests.
• Ensure appropriate consents are present and signed before bringing patients from the waiting room.
• Produce diagnostic images and process and prepare images for radiologist interpretation.
• Participate in call rotations as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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