Ultrasound Tech / Sonographer Job at Solvet, Durham, NC

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  • Solvet
  • Durham, NC

Job Description

Position: Ultrasound Technologist – Durham VAMC

Solvet Services, LLC, is an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, providing staffing solutions to federal and local healthcare systems. We recruit and place physicians, advanced-practice providers, allied health and nursing personnel, on short-term and long-term assignments nationwide.

Location: Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC), 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705-3875
Schedule: Day, Night, and Weekend Shifts (as applicable)
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Position Summary

The Durham VA Medical Center is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Ultrasound Technologist to perform abdominal and small parts diagnostic ultrasound examinations for our Veteran population. This role is strictly limited to non-OB/GYN imaging , supporting high-quality diagnostic services while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accuracy. Coverage may include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic abdominal and small parts ultrasound examinations , including but not limited to liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, thyroid, testicular, and soft tissue studies
  • Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and ensure exam appropriateness prior to scanning
  • Obtain high-quality images and cine loops for interpretation by radiologists and providers
  • Explain procedures clearly and provide respectful, patient-centered care
  • Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment according to safety and performance standards
  • Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and appropriately document observations
  • Accurately document examinations and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results
  • Adhere to infection control, patient privacy, and ultrasound safety standards
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and routine equipment checks
  • Comply with VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and federal regulations
  • Provide coverage for day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required

Note: This position does not include OB/GYN or obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Required Qualifications

  • ARDMS Certification in Abdomen (AB) required
  • Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Demonstrated expertise in abdominal and small parts ultrasound imaging
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and scanning techniques related to assigned studies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • ARDMS Small Parts (SP) certification
  • Prior experience performing abdominal and small parts ultrasound in a hospital or acute-care setting
  • Experience working with Veterans or in a federal healthcare environment
  • Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (CPRS/VistA preferred)

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, move, and position patients with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Manual dexterity for prolonged transducer use and precise image acquisition
  • Work in a clinical environment with exposure to bodily fluids and medical equipment

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Night shift, Day shift

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