Ultrasound Tech

Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

As a part of Duke Health's outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.JOB LOCATION:Duke Vascular Specialists of Raleigh - 3300 Executive Dr, Raleigh, NC -$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible - Paid out in 4 equal installments over 24 months in 6-month increments. **Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the sign-on bonus.** -JOB SUMMARY:We are seeking a Vascular Technologist/Sonographer to provide patient and provider support by using ultrasound imaging technologies for carotids, AAA, resting and exercise ABI, renal, and upper and lower extremity ultrasound examinations at Duke Vascular Specialists of Raleigh in the Raleigh, NC location. -JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine vascular ultrasound examinations, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. -
• Ability to thoroughly, and efficiently, evaluate pathology following current guidelines (Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU), Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), etc.).
• Assist in the reaccreditation process and quality improvement program for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC-Vascular).
• 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 ensuring continuing education requirements met to support professional growth and certification. - -JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certification as Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
  • New graduates of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program must obtain ARDMS/CCI credential within one year from graduation date.
  • Individuals cross-trained in vascular ultrasound or working to fulfill clinical experience to meet pre-requisites for credentialing must obtain certification within two years from the start of training.
  • Basic Life Support certification -JOB HOURS:The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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 essentialjob 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. -

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