Vanderbilt University Medical Center·Nashville, Tennessee
Perform complex detailed obstetrical exams and provide ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures to support Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians. Identify fetal anomalies and communicate high-quality imaging findings to the multidisciplinary team.
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.
Performs ultrasound procedures in operating rooms and procedural areas in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
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Key responsibilities
Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective imaging.
Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonography screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Additional training and/or certifications is needed due to the complexity of performing role in operating room or procedural area.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
$10,000 bonus for full-Time positions.
Relocation assistance
Industry competitive rates.
M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM
Or 7:30am-4:00pm - No call no weekends.
Located at monroe carell jr. Children’s hospital at vanderbilt
Fetal echo experience preferred.
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.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Perinatal Sonographer, guided by established AIUM and department protocols, clinical assessment and patient's medical history, obtains high quality comprehensive imaging studies and effectively communicates findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician.
Able to identify normal from abnormal ultrasound images and holds knowledge of various fetal anomalies including CDH, CPAM, TTTS, CHD, gastroschisis, etc.
Perform ultrasound guidance for minor invasive procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, vesicocentesis, thoracentesis, fetal fluid drainage, etc.
Demonstrate proficient skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging.
Proficient operation of ultrasound equipment using correct parameters based on gestational age and diagnosis.
Demonstrate proficient skills in advanced 3D imaging and rendering.
Calculate measurements, formulas and ratios with correct annotations and enter into PACS reporting system.
Provide outstanding patient care with consideration of diagnosis and psychosocial support.
Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
People
Management (Fundamental
Awareness): Understands the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback and communication. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and build effective relationships. Distributes work assignments fairly, clearly defining tasks, roles and responsibilities. Establishes a positive work environment. Keeps people focused on the "big picture" and motivates them to perform at a high level.
Patient
Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Radiology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of radiology services in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Anatomy &
Physiology
Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
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.
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
Experience Level: 2 years
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
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.
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.
Requires a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience is required, with fetal echo experience preferred.
Market context
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