Duke Health Integrated Practice represents a distinguished, multi-specialty medical practice with a network of clinics across North Carolina. We are committed to attracting and retaining top-tier healthcare professionals by offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters both passion and purpose.

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$10,000 Commitment Bonus | This bonus is distributed in four equal payments over a two-year period, in six-month intervals. ​

**Eligibility for the commitment bonus is limited to new hires who have not been employed by Duke University Health System in the preceding 12 months (at the time of offer).**

$3,000 Relocation Assistance | Cash allowances will be provided via direct deposit through UrbanBound on behalf of DUHS.

**Eligible candidates must have a minimum distance of 50 miles from their previous residence to the new DUHS work location.**

WORK LOCATION

Duke Triangle Heart Associates, Durham, NC

WORK HOURS

This position follows a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or holiday obligations.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are in search of a Cardiac Sonographer to deliver patient and provider support through the utilization of ultrasound imaging technologies, assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions at our Triangle Heart Associates clinic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibit proficiency in performing routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2D, 3D, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiograms, as directed by physicians and in accordance with established standards.
• Effectively evaluate pathology in alignment with current guidelines (American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American College of Cardiology (ACC), etc.).
• Support the reaccreditation process and quality improvement initiatives for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography (IAC-Echo).
• Review patient medical records to gather history of symptoms and necessary information for conducting diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate technical and patient care-related information according to established protocols and timelines.
• Address patient inquiries regarding procedures and equipment prior to initiating the imaging process.
• Operate necessary equipment to perform all required procedures and obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking systems as needed.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and ensure that continuing education requirements are met to support professional development and certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a program that meets eligibility criteria for registry/certification or currently holds the required registry or certification.

• No additional experience required beyond the educational and certification prerequisites.
• Level I - 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 - A minimum of four years' experience within the specialty modality for promotion consideration.

• ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography.
• ARDMS/CCI certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification.

Some roles within our organization may involve essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, promoting a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aim to cultivate a community rooted in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are embraced. Upholding these values is a shared responsibility within our community.

This job description serves to outline representative responsibilities for this title and is not an exhaustive list of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly detailed here.

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