Diagnostic Sonographer - Third Shift

About the role

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. Duke University Hospital is the largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, featuring comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate sonographic equipment and perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
• Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, vascular, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures.
• Follow established departmental policies and use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the Radiologist.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Absorb and maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies.
• Complete exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
• Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
• Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.

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.
• ARDMS certifications: Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.
• RDMS and RVT: Preferred.
• BLS certification: Required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ARDMS certifications: Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.
• RDMS and RVT: Preferred.
• BLS certification: Required.

Skills

• Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures.

Benefits

• Lump sum of $3,000 Relocation Reimbursement.
• $10,000 Commitment Bonus.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-7am.