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Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 257766
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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Occ Summary
Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and c ommunicate results ofdiagnostic examinations using sonography.
< h3>Work Performed
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ult rasound examinations.Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal , vascular, smallparts, ob-gyn, vascular, infant head/hip/spine, and int erventionalprocedures.Follow established departmental policy.Uses cognit ive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adaptprocedures as appro priate to anatomical, pathological, diagnosticinformation and images.Use s independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accuratelydifferen tiate between normal and pathologic findings.Analyzes sonograms, synthes izes sonographic information and medicalhistory, and communicates findin gs to the Radiologist.Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and p hysical comfort ofpatients while they are in the sonographer's care.Comm unicate effectively with the patient and the health care team,recognizin g the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient'sneeds.Assi sts with the daily operations of theultrasound department.Completes exa m tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.Maintains ultrasound equi pment and work area, and maintains adequatesupplies.Establishes and main tains productive ethical working relationships withcoworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotat ions.Performs other work-related duties as assignedProficient in the per formance of ultrasound procedures and does notrequire assistance from fe llow sonographers.Provide direction and instruction to existing personne l and training tonew sonographers.Assist in teaching of ultrasound techn ology to new physicians,residents, and fellows.Coordinates with other st aff to assure appropriate patient care isprovided.Reports equipment fail ures to the appropriate supervisor or staffmember.Participates in the ma intenance of laboratory accreditation.Perform other related duties incid ental to the work herein**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment withi n Imaging services.There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunitiesat each hospitalwithin the health system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level Characteristi cs
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
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Education
Graduate or completi on of program that meets eligibility requirementsfor registry/certificat ion or currently holds required registry orcertification.
Ex perience
None required beyond above education/certification requi rements.Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each e ntitywithin 18 months of employment.Level II - Minimum of two years' exp erience as a Sonographer.Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience with in specialty modality inwhich they are seeking promotion.
Degrees , Licensures, Certifications
ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.BLS certificationBLS certification
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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.