Ultrasound Medical Sonographer - Durham, NC, United States - Dukehealth

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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.News and World Report for Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This Position is Eligible for Relocation and $10,000 Commitment Bonus
Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
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.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.

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.
Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
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.
There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
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)
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.

&

Must obtain ARDMS certifications in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.

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.

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.