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About the role

This position serves as an entry-level registered, or registry-eligible, Vascular Sonographer with less than one year of experience. The Vascular Sonographer 1 will be trained and must be willing to learn all aspects of Vascular Lab testing, which includes diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, intracranial, peripheral vascular, and visceral vascular systems. The Vascular Sonographer 1 must have basic knowledge of pathology/ultrasound and be able to meet all IAC Vascular Lab accreditation standards for CMEs. The role may require travel to other Vascular Lab regional locations. If not registered, the Vascular Sonographer 1 will be required to achieve a Vascular credential (RVT or RVS) within one year of hire. Preference is given to candidates with one year of dedicated vascular lab experience, though all levels of experience, including new graduates from a dedicated vascular ultrasound program, will be considered. The schedule includes rotating holidays, occasional weekend coverage, and no call.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records, obtain patient history, and perform physical exams pertinent to vascular disease and prior vascular procedures.
• Review physician orders and obtain clarification if needed.
• Perform vascular diagnostic ultrasound testing of extracranial, peripheral, and visceral vascular systems.
• Collect data and provide documentation of test results for reading physicians, following department-specific protocols and diagnostic criteria to support accurate clinical diagnosis.
• Obtain assistance from supervisor as needed.
• Review and evaluate all images for completeness and diagnostic quality before presenting them to the interpreting physician.
• Provide preliminary results in electronic medical records.
• Notify referring physician of significant abnormal findings before discharging the patient from the Vascular Lab.
• Provide final report data for reading physicians.
• Maintain appropriate care of all ultrasound equipment and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Obtain technical support as needed from equipment manufacturers or biomedical electronics department.
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to OSHA standards for safety, infection control, and equipment use.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, medical staff, nurses, and office staff to support coordinated and efficient patient care.

Technical Capabilities

• Vascular Ultrasound (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience in Vascular Ultrasound. Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Vascular Sonography in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while gaining experience and accomplishing assignments.
• Compliance (Fundamental Awareness): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner.
• Diagnostic Equipment (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Capable of successfully finding and resolving problems using diagnostic tools without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Possesses sufficient knowledge to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services while seeking support and instruction from others if needed. Able to learn and become more proficient in increasingly difficult conditions.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Uses existing procedures, research, and analysis to solve standard job-related problems that may require some judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/work teams.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles, and develops relationships across areas.
  • Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems and needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools, or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision-making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
  • Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure the proper course of action.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Qualifications

• Certifications:
  • BLS Provider - American Red Cross
  • Registered Technologist (Vascular Sonography) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (or registry-eligible)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (or registry-eligible)
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program (Required).

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.