Diagnostic Sonographer 2 - Vanderbilt Health Adult Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated. This role is within the Ultrasound department at Vanderbilt Health Adult Hospital. The Diagnostic Sonographer performs ultrasound procedures according to established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality patient care services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Radiology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with radiology. (Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to perform limited radiology and/or limited sonography services as directed by licensed healthcare team member)
Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with anatomy and physiology knowledge.
Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient documentation.
Compliance (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates basic knowledge of core rules, regulations, instructions, and guidelines as they apply to assignments. Knows who to go to for further explanation and support. Understands which bodies regulate the industry.

Responsibilities

Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging.
Applies a broad range of skills to ensure exams are completed timely and meet quality and compliance standards.
Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonography screening processes to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Additional duties may be assigned.