Cardiac Sonographer

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$10,000 Commitment Bonus and $8,000 Relocation Assistant for qualifying candidates! 

JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform daily clinical operations of Echocardiography including performing Echocardiograms, entering preliminary interpretation, and accommodating provider imaging needs. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. 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. 
• Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
• Analyze patient’s medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist, including comparison of previous studies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes.
• Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
• Ensures all ICAEL requirements are met and maintained. Staff information, CMEs, policies and procedures, protocols, etc. are updated annually to meet ICAEL requirements. Staff is updated on all ICAEL changes. Organizes and prepares ICAEL application to maintain an accredited status.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education

• 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

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