Vascular Sonographer PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement offerings

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Direct Jobs is looking for a qualified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves performing vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing and providing detailed documentation for physicians. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant work experience and a graduate degree from an accredited program.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification is required.
• 1 year relevant work experience in vascular diagnostic ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of various vascular systems.
• Review medical records and obtain patient history related to vascular disease.
• Provide preliminary results in electronic medical records.
• Maintain appropriate care of ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Vascular Sonography

Patient Documentation

Diagnostic Equipment

Compliance

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, 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.

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.

Key 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.

Technical Capabilities

• Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations.
• Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature.
• Diagnostic Equipment (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Vascular Sonography (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate vascular sonography in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Core Accountabilities

Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.

Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.

Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Position Qualifications

Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.