Diagnostic Sonographer PRN - Vanderbilt Health - Hendersonville TN.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Hendersonville, TN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research. Vanderbilt Health is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and where individual uniqueness is valued. The Hendersonville Radiology department is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer PRN to perform ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. This PRN role requires the employee to work two 8-hour shifts within a six-week schedule. The position involves reviewing radiology exam requests, ensuring patient safety and appropriate imaging, and completing exams to meet quality and compliance standards. The Diagnostic Sonographer will also provide appropriate screening processes according to safety standards and may assist in the orientation and training of new staff. Allied health professionals are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence, and this role contributes to the diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services offered.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Less than 1 year of experience
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.