Diagnostic Sonographer - Various Shifts
Company: Duke Health
Location: Pittsboro
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in
Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in
the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and
World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second
largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive
range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including
orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and
vascular services.
**** This Position is Eligible for Relocation and $10,000
Commitment Bonus ****
General Description of the Job Class
Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and communicate results
of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound
examinations.
Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal, vascular,
small parts, ob-gyn, vascular, infant head/hip/spine, and
interventional procedures.
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
**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services.
There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and
opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility
requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required
registry or certification.
Experience
None required beyond above education/certification
requirements.
Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each
entity within 18 months of employment.
Level II - Minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer.
Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty
modality in which they are seeking promotion.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University
and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob
functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.
Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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