Sonographer - Duke Hospital - Durham - Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday 9:00am - 9:30pm
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the
best in the United States and is known around the world for its
outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University
Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive
diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional
emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65
operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital
outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an
extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. -For
2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University
Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology &
heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat,
gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology &
neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. -In
addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive,
geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that
include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty
clinics and outpatient surgery centers. -This Position is Eligible
for A Sign on Bonus!!!General Description of the Job ClassOperation
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 -EducationGraduate of a
formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) or Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
(ACCSC); or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
(may substitute with ARDMS certification on or before December 31,
2000)Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is
desirable. - -ExperienceDegrees, Licensure, and/or
CertificationCurrent compliance with Continuing Medical Education
(CME) requirements for specialty (ies) as appropriate. -Level
ILevel I RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers (ARMDS) or registry eligible and become
registered within (12) months of employment. - &Must obtain
ARDMS certifications in the following (Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular)
as required by each entity within 18 months of employment. -Level
IIMinimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer. -Level IIIA
minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in
which they are seeking promotionBLS certification - 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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