Echo Tech - Tullahoma

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Cardiovascular Laboratory

JOB SUMMARY is responsible to provide the patient with a quality ultrasound procedure and diagnostic evaluation, for ages 14 years to geriatric. Expected to abide by the established hospital and departmental policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in and out of the hospital to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.

• Knowledge to obtain and interpret Echo images
• Transesophageal Echo and storage, high level disinfection and logs of probe
• Radiation Safety
• Maintain imaging and burn CDs

Shift Position:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am - 6pm

On Call as needed

$8k sign on bonus for eligible full‑time candidates.

• The sign‑on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.

• Echocardiography Technology (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate echocardiography technology 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 timely and effective manner.
• Diagnostic Equipment (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of diagnostic tools in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid‑South.

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

Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others

Relevant Work Experience

1 year

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.

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• Full‑time

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