Sonographer PRN-Outpatient

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Organization: VIS Clinical Cool Springs

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 images for assessment and diagnosis. The role may involve specialization in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast sonography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient's medical history and physician's instructions.
• Prepares equipment for procedures and selects appropriate settings.
• Explains procedures to patients and records relevant medical history.
• Applies gel and operates ultrasound equipment to capture images.
• Analyzes images, takes measurements, and prepares preliminary reports for physicians.
• Maintains patient records and equipment, and ensures safety and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

Allied health professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services. Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence is built on leadership in medical science and compassionate patient care.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact:
  Understands how responsibilities affect other areas.
• Problem Solving:
  Analyzes moderately complex issues using technical judgment.
• Knowledge:
  Has expanded knowledge through experience.
• Team Interaction:
  Provides guidance and support to colleagues.

Core Capabilities:

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

Position

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification or equivalent.

Work Experience: Relevant work experience, typically 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 an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.