Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer
Mooresville, North Carolina
Duke Health General Surgery NorthPoint

Job Opportunity: Sonographer (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Schedule: Part-time, 8 AM - 5 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Required Certifications: RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist)
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact license required and must be in hand
• Scrub Color: Wine
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75 miles
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Additional Requirement: Flu vaccine is mandatory with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: I9 or Attestation, Driver’s License or Government-issued photo ID, Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN Trace, counties lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, alias searches, nationwide and sex offender checks, international searches if applicable
  • Education verification required for Radiology/Cardiology specialties
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
  • OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days of start
• Certifications:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO as applicable (AHA/AAP standards)
  • National tech certification verification required (e.g., ARDMS or CCI for Sonographers)
  • CEUs and pass/fail testing required except for RRTs
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months
  • Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers, no exemptions), Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination), Varicella (vaccines or positive titer)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for positive history)
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation required
• References: Two professional references from employment within 12 months, at least one supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Facility & Orientation Specifics

• Guest Account: Must be set up prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exams required
• Online Modules: Must be completed prior to orientation
• Competency Checklists (CBOs): Must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• CPI Training: Crisis Prevention Institute training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)

Summary

This part-time Sonographer role requires a minimum of 1 year experience with RDCS and RVT certifications, NC or Compact licensure, and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements. The position offers a consistent schedule with no weekend or on-call duties and includes mandatory flu vaccination. Orientation and onboarding include bi-weekly sessions, competency exams, and required online modules. Candidates must complete all documentation and health requirements prior to starting.