Sonographer Vascular

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$15000 Commitment Bonus & $3000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Vascular Surgery and Vein Center at Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny St #312b Raleigh NC 27617 andDuke Vascular Specialists of Raleigh 3300 Executive Dr #304 Raleigh NC 27609.

*Will float to other locations as needed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• 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 sonographers care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patients 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
  

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
• BLS Certification