Vascular Sonographer - Days - $10k Sign on bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHVI Non-Inv Diag Vascular Job Summary: Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, peripheral and visceral vascular systems. Collect data and provide documentation of test results for reading physicians.

Requirements

At least two years dedicated vascular lab experience
Proficiency in all areas of vascular lab testing which includes venous insufficiency testing, visceral vascular testing, dialysis access testing, and generating preliminary reports.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Relevant Work Experience

Nice To Haves

Transcranial Doppler experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews medical record, obtain history and perform physical exam pertinent to vascular disease. Review physician order and obtain clarification as needed.
Performs duplex / Doppler exams per policy and procedure. Obtain assistance from supervisor or physician as needed.
Provides preliminary results in electronic medical record Notify referring physician of significant abnormal findings before discharging patient from lab. Provide final report data for reading physicians.
Maintains appropriate care of all ultrasound equipment. Obtains technical support as needed from equipment manufacturer or biomedical electronics.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.