Sonographer - Heart & Vascular

Overview

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. This position is located at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, a 123‑bed facility offering comprehensive medical services, including 24‑hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women’s services, and surgical specialties.

This position offers a commitment bonus of $10,000 or higher, based on experience, if eligible.

• Operates sonographic equipment, performs diagnostic examinations, and communicates results of sonographic investigations.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations (abdominal, vascular, small‑parts, OB‑GYN, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional).
• Follows established departmental policy and uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record findings.
• Utilizes independent judgment to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and privacy during examinations.
• Communicates effectively with patients and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations.
• Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department, including exam tracking and billing.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area.
• Establishes productive, ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers, and commercial agencies.
• Assists with training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Performs independent ultrasound procedures without assistance from fellow sonographers.
• Provides direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
• Assists in teaching ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care.
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work herein.
• Supports career growth and enrichment within Imaging Services through a clinical ladder program available at all Duke Health hospitals.

• Level I – Must obtain ARDMS certification as required within 18 months of employment.
• Level II – Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a sonographer.
• Level III – Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the specialty modality for which promotion is sought.

• Graduate or completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification, or currently holds the required registry or certification.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Highly Preferred.

• None required beyond the education/certification requirements listed above.
• Level I – Must obtain ARDMS certification as required within 18 months of employment;
  Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Highly Preferred.
• Level II – Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a sonographer.
• Level III – Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the specialty modality for which promotion is sought.

• ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Highly Preferred.

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