The technologist acquires echocardiographic data, performs stress echocardiographic testing, and monitors hemodynamic parameters under physician direction. They also assist in training new staff and ensure all imaging meets quality and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program and hold a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification. A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required for this position.
professional certificateMentorshipEchocardiographyRegulatory complianceStaff trainingDiagnostic equipmentPatient documentationClinical imagingTransthoracic transducer acquisitionMyocardial function assessmentStress echocardiographic testingContrast imagingCongenital heart problem assessmentHemodynamic parameter recording
Job description
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Organization
VHVI
Non-Inv
Diag
Echo
Job
Summary: Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition with the patient at rest under the supervision and/or direction of a physician Work includes morphologic imaging, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic parameters, visualization of blood flow. Independently performs stress echocardiographic testing. May perform and administer contrast imaging under the direction of a cardiologist. Engages in teaching others echocardiographic skills. .
Key
Responsibilities:
Reviews Echocardiology 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.
Performs echocardiography for patients with congenital heart problems standards.
Demonstrates skill in acquiring clear images on clinically complex patients.
May be designated as an interim shift lead in the absence of the Supervisor.
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. *
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current full time VUMC staff or former staff who have worked full-time for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Technical
Capabilities:
Compliance (Intermediate): 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.
Benefits
Sign-on bonus
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.
Echocardiography
Technology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of echocardiography technology 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.
Diagnostic
Equipment (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Capable of successfully finding and resolving problems using diagnostic tools without requiring support and instruction from others. 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.
Core
Accountabilities:
Organizational
Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
Problem
Solving/
Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
Breadth of
Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
Team
Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
Core
Capabilities :
Supporting
Colleagues: -
Develops
Self and
Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. -
Builds and
Maintains
Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. -
Communicates
Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering
Excellent
Services:
Serves
Others with
Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. -
Solves
Complex
Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. -
Offers
Meaningful
Advice and
Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring
High
Quality:
Performs
Excellent
Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. -
Ensures
Continuous
Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. -
Fulfills
Safety and
Regulatory
Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing
Resources
Effectively: -
Demonstrates
Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. -
Stewards
Organizational
Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. -
Makes
Data
Driven
Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering
Innovation: -
Generates
New
Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. -
Applies
Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. -
Adapts to
Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications: LIC-Registered
Diagnostic
Cardiac
Sonographer -
Licensure-Others
Work
Experience:
Relevant
Work
Experience
Experience
Level : 7 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. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO.
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