PRN Sonographer | Outpatient | Flexible Schedule

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Sonographer responsible for using ultrasound equipment to diagnose medical conditions. The role involves preparing patients, operating equipment, and maintaining records in a leading healthcare environment focused on excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to create diagnostic images.
• Prepare equipment and explain procedures to patients.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

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: VIS Clinical Midtown

Job Summary:

The Sonographer is responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions. Sonography, or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to generate an image for assessment and diagnosis. May specialize in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast sonography.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions.
2. Prepare equipment for procedure. Select appropriate equipment settings.
3. Explain procedure to patient and record relevant medical history. Direct patient positioning for optimal imaging.
4. Spread gel on the skin to facilitate sound wave transmission.
5. Operate ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves into the patient's body. Collect reflected echoes to form images for interpretation.
6. Monitor the screen during the scan, identify visual cues, and select images for physician review.
7. Take measurements, calculate values, and prepare preliminary reports.
8. Maintain patient records and equipment.
9. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
10. Follow safety, infection control, and quality policies.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

Allied health professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to promote health and prevent disease. These roles are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence and are a major referral center for the Mid-South.

Vanderbilt Health is recognized for leadership in medical science and compassionate patient care.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Understands how own output affects other areas, with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge through professional experience.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities:

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

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

As detailed above.

Certifications:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

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.