Diagnostic Sonographer - Weekend Days - Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We are committed to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive community. This role is responsible for operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment and performing sonographic procedures at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. The Diagnostic Sonographer will obtain diagnostic images on patients of all ages, perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, and assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. The position involves weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7 am-7 pm) with call, and shift differentials apply.
Requirements
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Responsibilities
- Operate Ultrasound related equipment and perform varied ultrasound procedures.
- Operate the PACS system 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 examinations to Radiologists, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for patient care following the procedure.
- Organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and implementing physician's orders.
- 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 the 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
