Sonographer - Duke Hospital - Durham - Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12:30pm-11pm
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 20, 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
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 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 LevelPerforms 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 assignedProficient 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) -Experience - -Degrees, Licensure, and/or
CertificationCurrent 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.&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 promotionBLS certification -Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities - -Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelN/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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