Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Posted: 03-Sep-25
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Categories:
Internal Number: 261099
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke Health Integrated Practice
Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
$10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION:
Duke Vascular Surgery at Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny St
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
- Follow established departmental policy.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
- Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
- Completes exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
- Establishes and maintains productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
- Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures and does not require assistance from fellow sonographers.
- Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
- Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
- Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
- BLS Certification
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