Duke Health Integrated Practice stands as a distinguished, multi-disciplinary medical establishment comprising numerous clinics throughout North Carolina. We are committed to attracting and retaining top-tier healthcare professionals by offering competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that aligns passion with purpose.

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$10,000 Commitment Bonus | Disbursed in four equal installments 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 allowance payments will be processed via direct deposit on behalf of DUHS through UrbanBound.

**A minimum distance of 50 miles from the previous residence to the new DUHS work location is required.**

WORK LOCATION

Duke Triangle Heart Associates, Durham, NC

WORK HOURS

This position operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or holiday commitments.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are in search of a Cardiac Sonographer to deliver patient and provider assistance by utilizing ultrasound imaging technologies to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac ailments at our Triangle Heart Associates clinic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibit expertise by conducting routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiograms, as requested by physicians and in accordance with established standards.
• Effectively evaluate pathology following current guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
• Assist in the reaccreditation process and quality enhancement initiatives for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography (IAC-Echo).
• Review patient medical records to gather a comprehensive history of symptoms and pertinent information necessary for diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate technical and patient care-related information in accordance with 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 indicated.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and ensure 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 mandated by each entity within 18 months of employment.
• Level II - A minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer.
• Level III - A minimum of four years' experience within the specialty modality for which promotion is sought.

• ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography
• ARDMS/CCI certification to 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 a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. 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 account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.