Ultrasonographer - Per Diem

Schuylkill • Bethlehem, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, Diagnostic Ultrasound exams and invasive procedures of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program.
• In good standing with the ARDMS.
• 1 year clinical experience in ultrasound
• 1 year abdominal, GYN, peripheral vascular doppler experience
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel.
• Ability to function independently and competently.
• Ability to maintain professional relationship with co-workers and medical staff.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of personnel such as patients, family, physicians, nurses, and students.
• Knowledge necessary to ensure that the assessment, treatment, and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Bachelor’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic ultrasound procedures using appropriate patient protocols, positioning, technique selection, equipment, and supplies.
• Identifies patient and provides instruction and guidance in regards to ultrasound procedures.
• Reviews and confirms provider orders, provides technical support and consults with the radiologist.
• Delivers high quality scans and communications to the radiologist.
• Produces images of optimal quality using sound judgement and deviates from normal techniques to optimally visualize the principle area of interest.
• Scans documentation and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience, and safety.
• Strives to reduce defects, errors, and reworks through a preventative planning process.
• Assists in the instruction of new employees and ancillary departments.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area.
• Maintains responsibility for the proper and efficient operation of all equipment used and escalates and reports malfunctions and the need for adjustment and/or repair to the appropriate authority.
• Attends department and hospital meetings and participates in hospital safety program.

Benefits

• The job description mentions that Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree