Echocardiography Technologist 3 $10K SIGN ON BONUS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Echocardiography Position

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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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Position Qualifications

LIC-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Licensure-Others

Experience Level: 7 years

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center