Cardiac Ultrasound Technician

Cardiac Ultrasound Technician at Lehigh Valley Health Network summary:

A Cardiac Ultrasound Technician operates specialized ultrasound equipment to perform high-quality echo cardiographic imaging for diagnostic evaluation of cardiac function and blood flow. The role includes patient interaction, preparation, monitoring during procedures, and documentation of findings, as well as mentoring new staff and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Requires technical skills in ultrasound operation, knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, certification, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks and emergency situations.

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Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment and performs high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging (echocardiography) to be used for the diagnostic evaluation of chamber measurements, blood flow characteristics, and cardiac function of the heart.
Job Duties

• Performs high quality Transthorasic and Stress Echocardiography imaging studies per protocol on adult and geriatric patient population including the knowledge of transducer selection, equipment knobology for optimal image, and the knowledge/ability to perform all measurements, per protocol. Performs the patient meet/greet (confirm  order), reviews history and supporting clinical data for optimum diagnostic results, conducts patient prep (explain procedure, answer questions, take BP, apply electrodes), monitors patient wellbeing during test to recognize potential medical problems and takes action, and develops documentation (including Technical Sonographer Report).
• Provides fellow colleague/new hire, student, intern and/or Fellow proctoring/training.
• Participates in echocardiography performance improvement initiatives and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives; adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and colleagues. Accepts direction as provided.
• Communicates, notifies, and follows-up on equipment failures and/or maintenance.

• High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on-the-job training and with registry and >5 years experience or
• Technical School Diploma successful graduation from Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry within a year of hire
• Less than 1 year experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound
• Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and cardiac anatomy & physiology.
• Skill to use various ultrasound machine makes and models and perform settings and knobology for optimal images.
• Skill to prioritize patient care and use critical thinking.
• Ability to demonstrate eye-hand coordination, mechanical, and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to (physically) position patients for optimal images and transport ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to support a patient in an emergency situation.
• RDCS-Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

• Associate's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry or
• Bachelor's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous…