Diagnostic Ultrasound Sonographer

Vanderbilt Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee is seeking a Sonographer to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and generate imaging for assessment and diagnosis across obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast modalities.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, guiding patient positioning, and collaborating with physicians to interpret results while maintaining patient records and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certification required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• 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 relevant medical history.
• Directs patient to positions for best view.
• Spreads gel on the skin to aid transmission of sound waves.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and captures images for interpretation.
• Views the screen during the scan and selects images for the physician.
• Takes measurements, calculates values, and prepares preliminary reports.
• Keeps patient records and maintains equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Complies with safety, infection control and quality procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sonography

Ultrasound imaging

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee is seeking a Sonographer to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and generate imaging for assessment and diagnosis across obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast modalities.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, guiding patient positioning, and collaborating with physicians to interpret results while maintaining patient records and safety standards.