Maternal Fetal Medicine - Sonographer - PRN

About the role

Operation of sonographic equipment to perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. This position is based at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina — the largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, featuring comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo-surgery center.

Schedule

Work week: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, 1–2 days per week as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations including abdominal, vascular, small parts, OB‑GYN, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures.
• Follows established departmental policy.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Exercises 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.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographer’s care.
• Communicates effectively with patients and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient needs.
• Assists with daily operations of the ultrasound department.
• Completes exam tracking and billing accurately on a daily basis.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, work area, and adequate supplies.
• Establishes and maintains productive, ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers, and commercial agencies.
• Assists in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates proficiency in ultrasound procedures without requiring 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 described herein.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of, or completion of, a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification, or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

• Level I: No experience required beyond education/certification; 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: Minimum of four years’ experience within the specialty modality in which promotion is sought.

Certifications

• ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
• RDMS and RVT preferred.
• BLS certification.

Benefits

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging Services, including a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Essential physical job functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.