Diagnostic Imaging Sonographer — Impactful, Advanced Role

Montgomery College; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations, evaluate images, and assist physicians with interpretation. The role involves patient history review, equipment setup, and precise imaging across obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast domains.

Requires completion of an approved training program and credentials as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, with 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions
• Prepares equipment for procedure
• Selects appropriate equipment settings
• Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed
• Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view
• Spreads gel on the skin to aid the transmission of sound waves
• Operates ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves and captures images for interpretation
• Views the screen during the scan to identify healthy vs unhealthy areas
• Selects images to show to the physician for diagnostic purposes
• Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes results in preliminary reports for physicians
• Keeps patient records and maintains equipment
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with safety and quality policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations, evaluate images, and assist physicians with interpretation. The role involves patient history review, equipment setup, and precise imaging across obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast domains.

Requires completion of an approved training program and credentials as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, with 1 year of relevant experience.