RDMS/RVT - Per Diem
About The Position
Per-diem ultrasound position at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, located at 206 E Brown St. Performs ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols, using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. May participate in call rotations as necessary. The position is onsite with variable shifts and hours, with a listed day shift. The role includes diagnostic ultrasound procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, along with specialized vascular studies and procedures using advanced imaging equipment and techniques. The technologist supports quality control and improvement, maintains expertise through continuing education, coordinates imaging parameters and protocols with radiologists, and prepares diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The role also involves ensuring required patient consents are present and signed before bringing patients from the waiting room. Lehigh Valley Health Network describes itself as a nationally recognized health network committed to teamwork, compassion, technology, and high-quality care. It is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or a certification program.
- Be in good standing with 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 identify improvements or corrective actions.
- 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, upon hire.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support; Pennsylvania credential, within 30 days.
- RVT — Registered Vascular Technologist, ARDMS, upon hire; or VS — Vascular Sonography, ARRT, Pennsylvania, upon hire; or RT — Registered Technologist Radiology, Pennsylvania, upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; job examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers of up to 50 pounds of a patient's weight.
- Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy according 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.
- Ensure quality control and quality improvement activities comply with 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 in reviewing and revising protocols to support high-quality diagnostic tests.
- Ensure appropriate consents are present and signed before taking patients from the waiting room.
- Produce diagnostic images and process and prepare them for radiologist interpretation.
- May participate in call rotations as necessary.
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Education Level
Associate degree
