Williamson Health

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.. 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.. Graduate of an approved ultrasound school and subsequent Accreditation through ARDMS. May be registered in OB/GYN, ABDOMEN, and BREAST, VASCULAR.. Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center.. Multi modality imaging department that provides OB/GYN, Abdominal, Vascular and Pelvic ultrasound studies, to include Pediatric Imaging.

ultrasonographer

Summary Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 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. 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 is required within 90 days of hire. Workplace Experience: Preference of at least two years of work experience in hospital after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train. Equipment and Skills Training: Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center. Physical Environment: Multi modality imaging department that provides OB/GYN, Abdominal, Vascular and Pelvic ultrasound studies, to include Pediatric Imaging. Physical Effort: Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate 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. Must be willing to take call for STAT, Urgent, and Routine studies after hours and on weekends and must be available within 30 minutes for STAT Procedures. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <ul> <li>Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.</li> <li>Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.</li> <li>Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.</li> <li>Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.</li> <li>Checks often on patients waiting in hallways to ensure that the patient is covered and comfortable (Pain Management).</li> <li>Performs all biopsies with the proper "Time Out" procedure to include marking of body part as well as proper process in labeling specimens.</li> <li>Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.</li> <li>Transports patients to and from room in accordance with transport processes, to include using Hand Off Form, when necessary.</li> <li>Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair to include proper footwear.</li> <li>Performs high quality studies consistently and follows pre-determined standards and procedures for all ultrasound studies. Will scan according to predetermined protocols provided by Radiologists.</li> <li>Willing to provide portable studies for patients when it is in the best interest of the patient as deemed necessary by the patient's nurse or nursing supervisor.</li> <li>Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and disease processes to accurately communicate patient pathology to Radiologist.</li> </ul>

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