Sonographer​/Registered Vascular Technologist - Outpatient Clinic - Crutchfield

Sonographer/Registered Vascular Technologist - Outpatient Clinic - Crutchfield

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 264966

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Jan 5, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.

• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Exams performed include carotid, AAA, resting and exercise ABI, renal, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial, hemodialysis graft, pre‑op mapping, venous insufficiency, mesenteric, pseudo‑aneurysm and EVAR and bypass grafts.
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the Radiologist.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Assist with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
• Complete exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies.
• Establish and maintain productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
• Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
• Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

None required beyond above education/certification requirements.

• 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 specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

• ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
• ARDMS – RVT
• BLS certification

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