Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day
Job Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
The role involves performing high quality transthoracic and stress echocardiography imaging studies on adult and geriatric patients, including patient preparation, monitoring, and documentation.
The position supports professional development through proctoring and training colleagues and participates in echocardiography performance improvement initiatives.
Matching Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Perform transthoracic and stress echocardiography
Patient preparation and monitoring during tests
Use various ultrasound machine makes and models
Develop technical sonographer reports
Provide medication/IV insertion for ultrasound enhancement
Participate in performance improvement initiatives
Nice-to-have
Proctoring and training new hires and students
Communicate respectfully with team and management
Adhere to department quality and safety standards
Key Requirements
High School Diploma/GED with cardiac ultrasound training and registry with >5 years experience
Or Technical School Diploma with registry within 1 year of hire
RDCS-Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS or CCI certification within 1 year
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 30 days
Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs
Less than 1 year experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound
Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and anatomy