Cardiac Sonographer

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. $10,000 Commitment Bonus & $8,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION Duke Children’s Creekstone - 4709 Page Road, Durham, NC JOB SUMMARY Perform daily clinical operations of Echocardiography including performing Echocardiograms, entering preliminary interpretation, covering all sites and shifts including call coverage. Manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs in a PDC Children’s Specialty Clinic; plan, develop, implement and evaluate ambulatory health care services, programs and activities.

Requirements

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
None required beyond above education/certification requirements.
Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 12 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.
ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography
ARDMS/CCI certification within 12 months of hire
BLS certification

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.
Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
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.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.
Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitor equipment maintenance.
Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.).
Knowledge of compliance requirements (HIPPA, JCAHO, etc). Accountable for understanding and following all internal controls, particularly as they relate to policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.