Sonographer - Duke Hospital - Durham - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30pm - 11pm
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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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 , 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 for Sign-on 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 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)
Experience
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Current compliance with
Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty (ies)
as appropriate.
Level I RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become
registered within twelve (12) months of employment.
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Must obtain ARDMS certifications in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular 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 four years' experience within specialty
modality in which they are seeking promotion
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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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