Pediatric Echo Sonographer PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Pediatric Echo Sonographer to join the CHOC Heart Institute Echo team. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This PRN position involves performing ultrasound procedures to deliver the best possible patient care services. The role emphasizes a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 a broad range of skills to ensure exams are completed timely and meet quality and compliance standards.
Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonographer screening processes 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.