Diagnostic Sonographer - Sign - Wilson County Hospital

Diagnostic Sonographer 2 - $10k Sign - Wilson County Hospital

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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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.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. We are currently hiring Ultrasound Techs to join our Radiology team at Vanderbilt at Wilson County Hospital.

• Friday 08:00am-9:00pm, Sat/Sun 07:00am-9pm.
• Weekend Differential apply.
• The sign‑on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign‑on bonus is only available for full‑time positions.

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost‑effective imaging.
• Applies a broad range of skills to ensure the exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonographer screening process to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Radiology (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Patient Documentation (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Compliance (Novice):
  Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner.

Certifications
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Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others

Work Experience
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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level
: 1 year

Education
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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.