Vascular Sonographer I

5h5 hours ago

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, at the global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge expanded, and abilities challenged. Employees take pride in advancing health through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, peripheral and visceral vascular systems at VHVI Non-Inv Diag Vascular. Collect data and provide documentation of test results for reading physicians. Work with the adult population at MCE.

Review medical records, obtain history, and perform physical exams pertinent to vascular disease. Perform duplex/Doppler exams per policy and procedure. Provide preliminary results in the electronic medical record and notify physicians of significant abnormal findings.

Maintain ultrasound equipment and obtain technical support as needed. Demonstrate novice proficiency in vascular sonography under direction. Possess intermediate skills in diagnostic equipment, patient documentation, and compliance.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Vanderbilt Health commits to an environment where everyone thrives and uniqueness is celebrated. Additional duties may be assigned beyond this general overview.

Requirements

Vascular Sonography (Novice): sufficient fundamental proficiency to demonstrate in practical applications of moderate difficulty
Diagnostic Equipment (Intermediate): knowledge to find and resolve problems using diagnostic tools without support
Patient Documentation (Intermediate): mastery in practical applications of a difficult nature without requiring support
Compliance (Intermediate): knowledge to apply rules in difficult situations and direct others
Ability to review physician orders and obtain clarification as needed
Ability to perform duplex/Doppler exams per policy and procedure
Ability to provide final report data for reading physicians

Responsibilities

Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, peripheral and visceral vascular systems
Collect data and provide documentation of test results for reading physicians
Review medical record, obtain history and perform physical exam pertinent to vascular disease
Review physician order and obtain clarification as needed
Perform duplex/Doppler exams per policy and procedure
Provide preliminary results in electronic medical record
Notify referring physician of significant abnormal findings before discharging patient from lab
Maintain appropriate care of all ultrasound equipment