Duke University
Cardiac Sonographer
We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for our Duke Children's Specialty Services of Fayetteville located in Fayetteville, NC to provide patient and provider support by using ultrasound imaging technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions. This position would be required to travel to other clinics located in Durham, Greensboro, and Fayetteville as needed for coverage. Job duties and responsibilities include: Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. Ability to thoroughly, and efficiently, evaluate pathology following current guidelines (American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American College of Cardiology (ACC), etc.). Assist in the reaccreditation process and quality improvement program for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography (IAC-Echo). Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines Respond to patient questions about procedures and equipment prior to starting the imaging process. 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 as indicated. Attends required staff meetings and ensures continuing education requirements met to support professional growth and certification. Job eligibility requirements include: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)/Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS or RCS respectively), Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS), or CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification. Registry eligible candidates must obtain ARDMS/CCI credential within one year of hire date. Individuals cross-trained in echocardiography or working to fulfill clinical experience to meet pre-requisites for credentialing must obtain certification within two years from the start of training. AHA BLS 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.
We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for our Duke Children's Specialty Services of Fayetteville located in Fayetteville, NC to provide patient and provider support by using ultrasound imaging technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions. This position would be required to travel to other clinics located in Durham, Greensboro, and Fayetteville as needed for coverage. Job duties and responsibilities include: Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. Ability to thoroughly, and efficiently, evaluate pathology following current guidelines (American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American College of Cardiology (ACC), etc.). Assist in the reaccreditation process and quality improvement program for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography (IAC-Echo). Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines Respond to patient questions about procedures and equipment prior to starting the imaging process. 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 as indicated. Attends required staff meetings and ensures continuing education requirements met to support professional growth and certification. Job eligibility requirements include: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)/Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS or RCS respectively), Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS), or CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification. Registry eligible candidates must obtain ARDMS/CCI credential within one year of hire date. Individuals cross-trained in echocardiography or working to fulfill clinical experience to meet pre-requisites for credentialing must obtain certification within two years from the start of training. AHA BLS 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.