Senior Cardiac Sonographer — Transplant & Advanced Echo

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Commitment Bonus for eligible卡

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced cardiovascular imaging across ambulatory and inpatient settings, including critical care and procedural spaces, contributing to diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.

You will gain hands-on experience with heart transplant patients, adult congenital heart disease, LVADs, ECMO, and advanced procedures, while learning from nationally recognized experts.

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Level I: New graduates welcome (must obtain ARDMS or CCI certification within 12 months of hire).
• Level II: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Level III: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of echocardiographic procedures, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echos, and strain imaging in both routine and emergency settings.
• Deliver services across ambulatory clinics, inpatient floors, ICU, and procedural areas.
• Evaluate pathology following current ASE, ACC, and lab-specific guidelines.
• Analyze patient medical records to obtain history and inform tailored imaging.
• Operate and maintain advanced ultrasound equipment, report malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Prepare preliminary reports and compare with previous studies to assist interpretation by cardiologists.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and IAC-Echo reaccreditation processes.
• Educate and mentor students, nurses, fellows, and new staff as needed.
• Attend required staff meetings and pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced cardiovascular imaging across ambulatory and inpatient settings, including critical care and procedural spaces, contributing to diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.

You will gain hands-on experience with heart transplant patients, adult congenital heart disease, LVADs, ECMO, and advanced procedures, while learning from nationally recognized experts.