Sonographer-Neurology Vascular

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Location:

Duke Hospital (Neurology Lab) Durham, North Carolina

Work Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

General Description

The Sonographer will operate sonographic equipment to perform neurovascular diagnostic examinations and accurately communicate the findings. This role focuses exclusively on neurovascular studies, including:

• Extracranial duplex imaging
• Non-imaging transcranial Doppler studies (TCDs)

Candidates with a current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential through ARDMS or RVS through CCI at the time of hire are preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Level I

• Perform carotid and superficial temporal artery exams. A basic knowledge of transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a plus.
• Follow established departmental policies.
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to Neurology Attendings and the Reading Neurologist.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographer's care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the healthcare team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient needs.
• Assist with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
• Complete exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and the work area, and ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Establish and maintain productive, ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers, and commercial agencies.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Level II & III

In addition to the duties above, Level II and III sonographers will:

• Assist in training ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing ultrasound procedures without assistance from other sonographers.
• Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
• Assist in teaching ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
• Coordinate with other staff to ensure 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Neurovascular sonography experience, including carotid duplex and pathology, is strongly preferred.
• Two years of neurovascular sonography experience are preferred.
• You must obtain RVT certification within 18 months of hire.

Level II/III Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Scanning experience and pathology knowledge of any of the following are required):

• Working knowledge of adult and youth Transcranial Doppler (TCD), including:
• Headband application
• Vasomotor
• Cerebral sickle
• Vasospasm, Stroke
• Bubble studies
• Emboli monitoring
• Reactive hyperemia
• Positional/head-rotation
• Cardiac tilt-table testing
• Cerebral circulatory arrest

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A graduate or completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds the required registry certification.

• Experience: None is required beyond the education/certification requirements listed above.
• Level I: Must obtain required ARDMS certifications within 18 months of employment.
• Level II: A minimum of two years of experience as a Sonographer with experience in vascular ultrasound-RVT strongly preferred
• Level III: A minimum of four years of experience within the specialty modality (neurovascular) in which they are seeking promotion. (RVT certification preferred at level III)

• Degrees, Licensure, and Certifications: ARDMS certification and RVT certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

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