Sonographer PRN, Downtown Nashville

Heritage Medical Associates•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer provides quality ultrasound imaging and exceptional customer service. The role assists the Radiologist with exams and coordinates patient care with other technologists. The position is based at 222 22ND AVE NORTH in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a PRN position; float-position employees must be available to work at any of HMA’s Imaging locations. The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography Program.
Certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Maintain licensure by completing 30 ultrasound-related CME credits every 3 years.
Minimum 3 years of experience.
Vascular Registry required.
Knowledge of ultrasound principles and skills needed to provide excellent patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Computer knowledge required.
Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day and regularly walk, bend, push, pull, and lift.
Ability to lift at least 10–15 lbs.
Ability to assist patients with transfers between chairs, wheelchairs, and exam tables, and to assist with turning and positioning patients on exam tables.
Ability to push patients in wheelchairs and manipulate objects through reaching, grasping, and handling.
Good communication skills, including understanding, responding, and translating information into action.

Responsibilities

Perform all Ultrasound procedures.
If in a float position, be available to work at any of HMA’s Imaging locations.
Adhere to Ultrasound quality control standards and guidelines.
Manage Imaging records.
Triage patients to support productive departmental flow.
Record patient health histories, note abnormal conditions for the physician, and prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies.
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use, and keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures.
Follow clinic infection-control policies when handling and disposing of infectious or hazardous waste materials.
Adhere to Service Standards.
Perform other tasks as needed.
Maintain predictable and consistent attendance.