Sonographer | Vanderbilt Imaging Services | Outpatient
Core
Uses diagnostic ultrasound equipment to generate images for assessing and diagnosing various medical conditions.
Role type
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Builds
Diagnostic images for physician interpretation
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operate ultrasound equipment, patient positioning, image analysis, preliminary reporting, equipment maintenance, infection control compliance
Preferred skills
Obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast sonography specialization
Responsibilities
Review patient medical history and physician instructions, prepare and operate ultrasound equipment, explain procedures to patients, spread gel and position patients for optimal imaging, view screens to identify visual cues, take measurements and analyze results for preliminary reports, maintain patient records and equipment, ensure confidentiality and safety compliance