Echocardiography Technologist 3 - $10K SIGN-ON BONUS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled echocardiographer to join their team in Nashville. This role involves acquiring echocardiographic data, performing stress tests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will have the opportunity to train new staff and work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise. With a commitment to patient care and innovation, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare community. If you are passionate about advancing health and wellness, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in echocardiography.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification required.

Responsibilities

• Acquires echocardiographic data and performs stress tests.
• Ensures timely and quality imaging while training new staff.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Documentation

Diagnostic Equipment

Compliance

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

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 Echo

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition with the patient at rest under the supervision and/or direction of a physician. Work includes morphologic imaging, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic parameters, visualization of blood flow. Independently performs stress echocardiographic testing. May perform and administer contrast imaging under the direction of a cardiologist. Engages in teaching others echocardiographic skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews Echocardiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging.
• Applies a broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Performs echocardiography for patients with congenital heart problems.
• Demonstrates skill in acquiring clear images on clinically complex patients.
• May be designated as an interim shift lead in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position; additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful, and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without support and instruction. Able to train and educate others, setting an example and providing leadership.
• Echocardiography Technology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of echocardiography technology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Capable of delivering results independently, training others, and raising performance levels.
• Diagnostic Equipment (Intermediate): Knowledge of diagnostic equipment; capable of troubleshooting using diagnostic tools independently.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. These credentialed professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services in various settings, crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence and patient referrals across the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their healthcare because of our leadership in medical science and dedication to dignity and compassion in patient care.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives, understanding their impact on results. Problem Solving/Complexity: Uses multiple data sources to analyze and resolve complex problems, often taking new perspectives. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge in a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, and communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, and offers meaningful support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work, ensures continuous improvement, and fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, manages resources, and makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and embraces change.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications: LIC-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Licensure-Others

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 7 years

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.