Vascular Sonographer PRN

Overview Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : 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. Organization VHVI Non‑Inv Diag Vascular Job Summary Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, peripheral and visceral vascular systems. Collect data and provide documentation of test results for reading physicians. Key Responsibilities Reviews medical record, obtains history and performs physical exam pertinent to vascular disease. Reviews physician order and obtains clarification as needed. Performs duplex/Doppler exams per policy and procedure. Obtains assistance from supervisor or physician as needed. Provides preliminary results in electronic medical record, notifies referring physician of significant abnormal findings before discharging patient from lab, and provides final report data for reading physicians. Maintains appropriate care of all ultrasound equipment and obtains technical support as needed from equipment manufacturer or biomedical electronics. 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 applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain ambiguous or unclear rules and 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. Diagnostic Equipment (Intermediate) : Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic equipment and is capable of successfully finding and resolving problems using diagnostic tools without requiring support and instruction from others. Vascular Sonography (Novice) : Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate vascular sonography in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Core Accountabilities Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Demonstrates expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance 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 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 Certifications Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Certification – Others Work Experience – Relevant Work Experience Experience Level – 1 year 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. 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