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Echocardiography Specialist

2 months ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time


At Duke Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care that transforms the lives of patients, their families, and the wider community.

Join us in our mission to advance health and discover the impact of your skills and dedication.



About Duke University Hospital


Embrace your passion for patient care at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, recognized among the top hospitals in the United States and the leading hospital in North Carolina.

Duke University Hospital is the largest facility within Duke Health, featuring 1,048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, and a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo-surgery center.


Position Summary

As an Echocardiography Specialist, you will be responsible for executing daily clinical operations in Echocardiography, which includes performing echocardiograms, entering preliminary interpretations, and covering various sites and shifts, including on-call duties.



Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms, as per physician requests and established standards.
  • Provide echocardiography services across all necessary locations, working flexible shifts, weekends, and on-call as scheduled.
  • Operate and maintain echocardiography equipment, ensuring optimal diagnostic recordings and performing routine maintenance.
  • Analyze patient medical records to gather relevant history and information for diagnostic procedures.
  • Prepare preliminary reports for Cardiologist review, including comparisons with previous studies.
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives, evaluating technical quality and accuracy of procedures, while maintaining appropriate logs and records.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and educational activities to foster professional growth.
  • Assist physicians with echocardiography-guided studies to enhance procedural safety.
  • Act as a mentor for new staff, providing orientation and in-service education.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental objectives and quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience
No additional experience required beyond educational and certification prerequisites. Level I candidates must obtain ARDMS certifications within 18 months of employment. Level II candidates require a minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer. Level III candidates should have at least four years' experience in their specialty modality.

Licenses and Certifications
ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography, ARDMS/CCI certification within 18 months of hire, and BLS certification.

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