Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per diem

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 (portable testing). 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 Preferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry or Bachelor's Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry Less than 1 year experience performing adult and pediatric cardiac ultrasound, Stress Echocardiography and TEE in a hospital setting. or Less than 1 year Physical DemandsLift 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 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 employer. In 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.