Diagnostic Sonographer PRN - Vanderbilt Health Adult Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer PRN to join their team at the Vanderbilt Health Adult Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves performing ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is sought and celebrated. The organization's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Allied health professionals are crucial to VUMC's reputation for excellence and its role as a major center for patient referrals.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Nice To Haves

If a recent graduate, new hire must obtain Radiologic credentialing within one year of being hired

Responsibilities

Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonographer screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.