Vanderbilt Imaging Services | Sonographer | Outpatient
About The Position
The Sonographer uses diagnostic medical equipment to help diagnose medical conditions through sonography, or ultrasonography, which uses sound waves to create images for assessment and diagnosis. The role may involve specialization in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast sonography. The Sonographer reviews patient histories and physician instructions, prepares and operates equipment, explains procedures, positions patients, and applies gel to facilitate sound-wave transmission. During scans, the Sonographer evaluates images, selects images for physician review, takes measurements, calculates values, and prepares preliminary results for physicians. The role also includes maintaining patient records and equipment, protecting confidential information, and complying with safety, infection-control, and quality-improvement procedures. The position requires relevant work experience, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.
Requirements
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification.
- Relevant work experience; experience level listed as 1 year.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Responsibilities
- Review patients’ medical histories and physicians’ instructions.
- Prepare equipment for procedures and select appropriate settings.
- Explain procedures, record relevant medical history, and position patients to provide the best view.
- Apply gel to the skin to aid transmission of sound waves.
- Operate sonography equipment to generate images of areas of the patient’s body.
- Review images during scans, identify visual cues, and select images for physician review and diagnostic purposes.
- Take measurements, calculate values, and analyze results in preliminary reports for physicians.
- Maintain patient records and adjust or maintain equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Comply with safety, infection-control, and quality-improvement policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
