Cardiac Sonographer - Triangle Heart Associates (Outpatient) - Commitment Bonus Eligible

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: - -$10,000 Commitment Bonus -- Paid out in 4 equal installments over 24 months in 6-month increments. ----**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.** -$3,000 Relocation Assistance -- -Cash allowance payments will be made via direct deposit on behalf of DUHS by UrbanBound.**Distance from former residence to new DUHS work location is at least 50 miles** -JOB LOCATIONDuke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC -JOB HOURSThe schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. -JOB SUMMARYWe are seeking a -Cardiac Sonographer -to provide patient and provider support by using ultrasound imaging technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions at our Triangle Heart Associates clinic in Durham, NC. -JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. -
• Ability to thoroughly, and efficiently, evaluate pathology following current guidelines (American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American College of Cardiology (ACC), etc.).
• Assist in the reaccreditation process and quality improvement program for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography (IAC-Echo).
• Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines -
• Respond to patient questions about procedures and equipment prior to starting the imaging process. -
• Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, off-line analysis systems as indicated. -
• Attends required staff meetings and ensures ensuring continuing education requirements met to support professional growth and certification. - -JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSEducation
  • 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/CCI certification in Echocardiography
      • ARDMS/CCI certification within 18 months of hire
      • BLS certification -Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments. -Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. -We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community. -This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here. -

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