Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer/Part Time Weekends

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About the Role

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, and visualization of blood flow. May perform stress echocardiographic testing and administer contrast imaging under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Applies a broad range of skills to ensure exams are completed timely and meet quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate echocardiographic testing processes to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Gathers echocardiographic diagnostic images for all patients, including clinically complex cases.
• Communicates findings to the healthcare team, including recognition of abnormal studies.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Technical Capabilities

• Compliance: Explains and applies basic statutory instructions in normal situations; understands principles behind rules and regulations; escalates problems effectively.
• Patient Documentation: Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in patient documentation for moderately difficult applications, generally under direction.
• Echocardiography Technology: Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in echocardiography technology for practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Diagnostic Equipment: Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in using diagnostic tools for practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output impacts other areas, with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Possesses expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by investing time and energy to improve performance and gain knowledge.
  • Builds and maintains relationships through regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates effectively by adapting style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding current and future needs of stakeholders.
  • Solves complex problems by approaching challenges from different angles.
  • Offers meaningful advice and support to increase employee effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by engaging in dialogue about quality and addressing issues promptly.
  • Ensures continuous improvement by identifying root causes of problems and resolving them.
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by understanding and performing routine safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by driving critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards organizational resources by applying understanding of departmental work.
  • Makes data-driven decisions by leveraging information to identify opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proactively identifying opportunities from multiple sources.
  • Applies technology enthusiastically to address short-term challenges.
  • Adapts to change by viewing difficult situations as opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (or equivalent).

Benefits

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.