Ultrasonographer Breast Health II

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Performs quality diagnostic and screening breast ultrasound exams and assists with scan for invasive breast procedures adhering to physician specifications and established protocols. Creates an environment of patient safety and compliance according to the standards established by governing body requirements. Maintains oversight for quality control for equipment. Participates in site and shift rotations as necessary.

Job Duties

• Produces quality images for diagnostic and screening ultrasound which may include screening hand-held or ABUS using appropriate protocols positioning technique selection and supplies. Deviates from normal techniques to optimally visualize the principal area(s) of interest. Communicates with the radiologist or designee.
• Prepares patients for ultrasound examination by reviewing and confirming orders collecting history; explaining equipment and testing procedures; helping patient assume physical position for examination.
• Confirms patient identification reviews imaging requests and confirms study with patient. Explains procedures and provides education to patients. Documents on imaging and in the EMR as per department protocol.
• Ensures proper ultrasound equipment operation. Assists in error monitoring troubleshooting calling for repairs assumes responsibility for cleanliness & sanitation of equipment & maintaining supplies.
• Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures. Completes assigned education modules. Helps maintain MSQA/FDA/ACR compliance assists with Quality Control evaluation and/or Performance Improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography/certification program or
• Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Ability to initiate accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to function independently and competently ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge necessary to ensure the assessment treatment and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics.
• Flexibility in work hours and/or sites to meet identified needs. Performs necessary assignments as directed
• Maintain quality breast sonography imaging in accordance with ACR and Breast imaging center of excellence.
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire and
• RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (BR) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire or
• BS - Breast Sonography ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 60 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or health care related field
• 1 year breast imaging experience

Physical Demands
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 patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide 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.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

300 Lackawanna Ave

Primary Location:

Scranton- Lackawanna Avenue

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm

Department:

LVPG-L Breast Health Services - Steamtown