Echocardiography Specialist

Duke Health Integrated Practice is a distinguished, multi-specialty healthcare organization that includes numerous clinics throughout North Carolina. We are committed to attracting and retaining top-tier medical professionals by offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters both passion and purpose.

SIGNIFICANT INCENTIVE

$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).**

WORK LOCATION

Duke Triangle Heart Associates, Durham, NC

WORK SCHEDULE

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits expertise by conducting routine and urgent echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, and Stress Echocardiograms, as directed by physicians and in accordance with established protocols.
• Capable of thoroughly and efficiently assessing pathology following 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 patients' medical histories to gather necessary information for performing diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate technical and patient care-related information in accordance with established processes 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 requirements for registry/certification or currently holds the required registry or certification.

• No additional experience required beyond the education/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 - Minimum of four years' experience within the specialty modality for which they are seeking promotion.

• ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography
• ARDMS/CCI certification within 18 months of hire
• BLS certification

Certain 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 inclusivity. Our collective achievements depend 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 is intended 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.