Diagnostic Sonographer - Weekend Days - Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
About The Position
Under the leadership of the Director of Medical Imaging Services, this role is responsible for operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment while performing sonographic procedures at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail in order to obtain diagnostic images on patients of all ages. The Diagnostic Sonographer performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative. They will assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. This position is part of the Ultrasound team and is crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, dedicated to providing world-class care, education, and research.
Requirements
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- Less than 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment
- Performs sonographic procedures
- Obtains diagnostic images on patients of all ages
- Performs varied technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative
- Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures
- Operates PACS
- Utilizes radiographic supplies per department standards
- Participates in after-hours and weekend Call
- Reviews orders for consistency
- Reviews examinations for technical accuracy
- Presents completed examinations to Radiologists
- Communicates pertinent data to responsible parties
- Organizes patient care and sets priorities
- Implements physician's orders
- Competent in an OR setting
- Knowledge of sterile technique
- Knowledge of various US procedures in the OR
- Competent in high level disinfection
- Implements care according to age specific guidelines (infancy to geriatrics)
- Adheres to department/Hospital safety procedures
- Understands and adheres to Compliance and Ethics Program
Responsibilities
- Operate Ultrasound related equipment, perform varied ultrasound procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards.
- Participate in after-hours and weekend Call for the Ultrasound department.
- Identify each patient and review orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis).
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examination to Radiologists and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s order.
- Be competent in an OR setting with knowledge in sterile technique and various US procedures in the OR.
- Demonstrate competency in high level disinfection in accordance with hospital policy.
- Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
- Adhere to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
