Outpatient Imaging Sonographer - M-F

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality ultrasound procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment. Perform diagnostic sonography to include breast ultrasound and breast biopsy in a multi -modality setting.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

Graduate of an approved ultrasound school and subsequent Accreditation through ARDMS. May be registered in OB/GYN, ABDOMEN, and BREAST, VASCULAR.
BLS required within in 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Preference of at least one year of work experience after graduation and accreditation.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Health.

Physical Environment:

Multi-modality imaging department that provides general Sonography, OB/GYN, Abdominal, Breast, Vascular and Pelvic ultrasound studies as well as US Guided breast biopsy.

Physical Effort:

Sonographers must possess the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include physical manipulation and operation of equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs to stretchers; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
2. Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
3. Working environment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.
4. Attendance-Performs within Williamson Health attendance guidelines. Minimizes unscheduled absences and gives proper notice for scheduled PTO.
5. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during down time, making good use of time.
6. Implements new departmental procedures readily and without delay.
7. Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed. Willingness to alter schedules.
8. Efficiency- Consistently performs an adequate procedure volume in comparison to peers. (Work-load distribution)
9. Performs high quality studies consistently and follows Pre-determined standards and procedures for all ultrasound studies.
10. Teamwork: Communicates and follows through with fellow employees to ensure that all requests from physicians and patients are completed and offers assistance when needed.
11. Explains procedure to patient prior to performing the exam to allow opportunities for questions/concerns.
12. Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and disease processes to accurately communicate patient pathology to Radiologists and does so in a professional manner